Mojahedin of the Islamic Revolution of Iran Organization
Not to be confused with People's Mujahedin of Iran.
Mojahedin of the Islamic Revolution of Iran Organization سازمان مجاهدین انقلاب اسلامی ایران | |
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| General Secretary | Mohammad Salamati |
| Spokesperson | Mohsen Armin |
| Founded | October 1, 1991[1] |
| Dissolved | 2009 (banned) |
| Preceded by | Mojahedin of the Islamic Revolution Organization |
| Headquarters | Tehran, Iran |
| Newspaper | Asr-e Maa |
| Ideology | Reformism |
| Political position | Left wing[2] |
| Religion | Islam |
| National affiliation | Council for coordinating the Reforms Front[3] |
| International affiliation | None |
| Other affiliation | Coalition of Imam's Line groups (1990s) |
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Mojahedin of the Islamic Revolution of Iran Organization (Persian: سازمان مجاهدین انقلاب اسلامی ایران), sometimes abbreviated to MIRO, is a reformist Iranian political organization. It is a small yet influential organization, and participates in political activities similar to a political party. It has been called "a circle of intellectuals and technocrats radical in economic policies but relatively liberal in cultural matters." [4]
MIRO was found in 1991 and it is headed by Secretary General Mohammad Salamati. Other key figures include Behzad Nabavi, Mohsen Armin, Mostafa Tajzadeh, Hashem Aghajari, Feyzollah Arabsorkhi and Abolfazl Ghadyani.
See also
References
- ↑ "List of Legally Registerred Parties in Iran". Khorasan Newspaper. Pars Times. July 30, 2000. p. 4. Retrieved 21 August 2015.
- ↑ Mohammad Ali Zandi. "Mojahedin of the Islamic Revolution of Iran Organization" (in Persian). Baqir al-Ulum Research Institute. Retrieved 21 August 2015.
- ↑ "Iran groups urge non-violent protests for anniversary". CNN. August 28, 2015. Retrieved March 10, 2015.
- ↑ Abrahamian, Ervand, History of Modern Iran, Columbia University Press, 2008, p.185
External links
- Official Website (Persian)
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