Iran President Ebrahim Raisi Demands Trump Be 'Prosecuted, Killed' Over 2020 Drone Strike
"If not, I'm telling all American leaders, don't doubt that the hand of revenge will come out of the sleeves of ummah," said Iran President Ebrahim Raisi.
Ebrahim Raisi
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Born
1960-12-14
Birth Place
Mashhad
Nationality
Iranian
Education
Qom_Seminary
Political Ideology
Islamic_Republican_Party
Spouse(s)
Jamileh Alamolhoda
Children
2
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Ebrahim Raisi Fast Facts
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