Mehdi Younesi Rostami
Mehdi Younesi Rostami | |
|---|---|
مهدی یونسی رستمی | |
| Governor General of Mazandaran | |
| Assumed office 24 November 2024 | |
| President | Masoud Pezeshkian |
| Preceded by | Yousef Nouri |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1962 (age 63–64) |
| Party | Reformist |
| Occupation | Politician, Physician, Executive manager |
Mehdi Younesi Rostami (مهدی یونسی رستمی; born 1962 in Rostamkola) is a reformist physician and politician who has served as the governor of Mazandaran Province since November 2024.
A veteran of the Iran–Iraq War, he is regarded as one of the prominent reformist figures in northern Iran and previously headed the provincial campaign for Masoud Pezeshkian. In August 2025, Younesi Rostami drew national attention for his outspoken criticism of government policies and the Hijab and Chastity Bill.