Hassan Rouhani (, also transliterated "Ruhani", "Rohani", "Rowhani"; born Hassan Feridon on 12 November 1948) is an Iranian politician, Mujtahid, lawyer, academic and diplomat, who is currently the President of Iran. He has been a member of the Assembly of Experts since 1999, member of the Expediency Council since 1991, member of the Supreme National Security Council since 1989, and head of the Center for Strategic Research since 1992.