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Reza Ostadi

Reza Ostadi

Iranian Ayatollah

Reza Ostadi Moghaddam (Persian: رضا استادی مقدم) (born 1937 in Tehran) was a member of the Assembly of Experts of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Previously, he was also a member of the Guardian Council.

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While in the Guardian Council in 2000, he confirmed the rejection of 600 candidates out of an original 758 candidates who were running for public office.[1]

Opposition

In July 2009, Ayatollah Ostadi issued a stinging criticism of Ahmadinejad and the 'status quo.' He announced he will stop leading Friday prayers at Qom Mosque.[2] Ostadi belongs to the hardline Society of Seminary Teachers of Qom.

See also

References & notes

  1. [1]
    ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES ANNOUNCED, LISTS BEING FORMED
  2. [2]
    AYATOLLAH OSTADI CRITICIZES AHMADINEJAD AND SUPPORTERS IN QOM
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