While Sohale Hal Saddiqi was probably one of Obama's butt-buddies - there's one big problem with this guess.
>No facial hair.
We can't just ignore that because we want something to fit. Q was very specific.
So, looking elsewhere - I have to say, this is the closest match I've seen to date:
>Vali Nasr
>Nasr is a member of the State Department's Foreign Affairs Policy Board and served as senior advisor to the U.S. special representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan, Ambassador Richard Holbrooke, between 2009 and 2011. He is a Life Member of the Council on Foreign Relations.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vali_Nasr
Ears, hairline, chin, and even eyebrows match!
Anons, I think this is our mystery mustache man!
Baker - Notable consideration please?