Gholam-Hossein Elham

Government spokesperson (2005–2009); Justice Minister (2007–2009); Guardian Council member and spokesman

Gholam-Hossein Elham is an Iranian jurist and politician who held multiple roles in Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's government. He served as government spokesperson from 2005, and in February 2007 was narrowly confirmed by the Islamic Consultative Assembly as Minister of Justice, holding both posts simultaneously until 2009.

Prior to his cabinet roles, Elham was a member of the Guardian Council from 2003 to 2008 and served as the council's spokesman. He holds a PhD in criminology from Tarbiat Modares University.

Elham was a vocal defender of Ahmadinejad's policies and dismissed allegations of electoral fraud in the 2009 presidential election.

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