Hossein Fereydoun
Hossein Fereydoun is an Iranian politician. Fereydoun is a brother of and served as an aide to the former Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, described as his “eyes and ears” in the negotiations leading to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.
Early life and education
Born in 1957 in Sorkheh, Fereydoun had a PhD in international relations from the Shahid Beheshti University.Career
He was responsible for the Ayatollah Khomeini's security when he returned to Iran in 1979. He served as the district governor of Karaj and Nishapur. Fereydoun was later appointed as Iran's ambassador to Malaysia and held the office for eight years, before joining Iran's delegation to the United Nations.Fereydoun is associated with the Moderation and Development Party.