Hassan Rouhani holds a doctorate from a university in Scotland . He had a long career in Iran 's defense ministry . A senior diplomat , he was Iran 's chief nuclear negotiator and advisor on defense . After Green supporters chanted for him at a rally , security forces arrested members of his campaign . He has made comments in support of Iran 's rebellious Freedom Movement .
Hassan Rouhani holds a doctorate from a university in Scotland . He had a long career in Iran 's defense ministry . A senior diplomat , he was Iran 's chief nuclear negotiator and advisor on defense . He has made comments in support of Iran 's rebellious Freedom Movement .