Mohammad Khatami

Mohammad Khatami is an Iranian scholar and politician who served as the President of Iran from 1997 to 2005. He is known for advocating for greater political and social openness, promoting reform, dialogue between cultures and religions, and improving Iran’s image internationally. Khatami sought to modernize Iran’s political landscape within the framework of Islamic principles, encouraging greater civil liberties and engagement with the global community. His leadership marked a period of attempted reform, though he faced resistance from conservative factions within Iran. He is widely respected for his emphasis on dialogue and tolerance in both domestic and global politics.