Mojahedin of the Islamic Revolution of Iran Organization

This article is about the left-wing reformist party. For the revolutionary umbrella organization, see Mojahedin of the Islamic Revolution Organization.
Mojahedin of the Islamic Revolution of Iran Organization
سازمان مجاهدین انقلاب اسلامی ایران
General Secretary Mohammad Salamati
Spokesperson Mohsen Armin
Founded October 1, 1991 (1991-10-01)[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)
Website
www.mojahedin-enghelab.net

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

  1. "List of Legally Registerred Parties in Iran". Khorasan Newspaper. Pars Times. July 30, 2000. p. 4. Retrieved 21 August 2015.
  2. Mohammad Ali Zandi. "Mojahedin of the Islamic Revolution of Iran Organization" (in Persian). Baqir al-Ulum Research Institute. Retrieved 21 August 2015.
  3. "Iran groups urge non-violent protests for anniversary". CNN. August 28, 2015. Retrieved March 10, 2015.
  4. Abrahamian, Ervand, History of Modern Iran, Columbia University Press, 2008, p.185
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