Khatami

American

[khah-tah-mee, khaw‑] / ˈxɑ tɑ mi, ˈxɔ‑ /

noun

Mohammed, born 1943, president of Iran 1997–2005.

Khatami British

/ kəˈtɑːmɪ /

noun

Seyed Mohammad (ˈseɪjət). born 1943, Iranian politician: president of Iran (1997–2005)

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Bill Clinton then chased the “reformist” President Mohammed Khatami with gestures and concessions in the late 1990s only to discover the real power lay with the Ayatollah, who had no interest.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026

In 2003 he was released by the reformist president Mohammad Khatami, who had received pressure from parliamentarians to do so.

From Salon • Mar. 6, 2026

One member, Ayatollah Ahmad Khatami, told state TV that the candidates had already been identified but did not name them.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

"We are close, but the situation is a war situation," Ahmad Khatami, a member of the Assembly of Experts, told Iranian state TV.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

The letter warned Khatami that the Guard would take action unilaterally unless he agreed to put down the demonstrations.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 3, 2024

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