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Mohammad-Reza Mahdavi Kani

Iranian Ayatollah (1931–2014)

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Mohammad-Reza Mahdavi Kani was an Iranian Shia cleric, writer and conservative and principlist politician who was Prime Minister of Iran from 2 September until 29 October 1981. Before that, he was Minister of Interior in the cabinets of Mohammad-Ali Rajai and Mohammad-Javad Bahonar. He was the leader of Combatant Clergy Association and Chairman of the Assembly of Experts and also founder and president of Imam Sadiq University.

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Born
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Place of birth
Tehran wd
Died
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Place of death
Tehran wd
Citizenship
Iran wd
Occupation
politician, theologian, akhoond, ayatollah wd
Political party
Combatant Clergy Association wd
Education
Qom Hawza wd
Official website
mahdavikani.ir wd

Positions held wd

  • Chairman of the Assembly of Experts for Leadership (8 March 2011 – 21 October 2014)
  • Member of the Assembly of Experts (20 February 2007 – 24 May 2016)
  • Prime Minister of Iran (2 September 1981 – 29 October 1981)
  • Interior Minister of Iran (10 September 1980 – 3 September 1981)
  • Interior Minister of Iran (26 February 1980 – 10 September 1980)
  • Secretary of the Guardian Council (1980–1980)
  • grand ayatollah

Questions

When was Mohammad-Reza Mahdavi Kani born?
Mohammad-Reza Mahdavi Kani was born on 8 April 1931 in Tehran.
What positions has Mohammad-Reza Mahdavi Kani held?
Positions held by Mohammad-Reza Mahdavi Kani include: Chairman of the Assembly of Experts for Leadership (2011–2014); Member of the Assembly of Experts (2007–2016); Prime Minister of Iran (1981–1981); Interior Minister of Iran (1980–1981); Interior Minister of Iran (1980–1980).
Where did Mohammad-Reza Mahdavi Kani study?
Mohammad-Reza Mahdavi Kani was educated at Qom Hawza.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Mohammad-Reza Mahdavi Kani · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q722774 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Mahdavi Kani in 1981.jpg by Unknown author Unknown author (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Last updated · facts checked 6 November 2026

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