About Emad Afroogh
Lived 1958 – 2023 (aged 65). Emad Afroogh was an Iranian politician, translator and sociologist.
Emad Afroogh (; 16 January 1958 – 14 April 2023) was an Iranian sociologist and conservative politician.
Biography Afroogh was born in Shiraz on 16 January 1958. He studied at Shiraz University and Tarbiat Modares University. He was a member of the Iranian parliament (2004–2008).
Afroogh was regarded as having staunch anti-globalization and anti-capitalism views. He once alleged that "Jewish rabbis" were responsible for Sunni imam Yusuf al-Qaradawi's shift away from his previous moderation toward Shi'ites.
Afroogh died from complications of cancer on 14 April 2023, at the age of 65.
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Who was Emad Afroogh?
Iranian politician
When was Emad Afroogh born?
Emad Afroogh was born on 17 January 1958 in Shiraz.
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Emad Afroogh died on 14 April 2023 in Tehran.
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Emad Afroogh was a politician, translator and sociologist.
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Emad Afroogh was Iranian.
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