Mahmoud Nabavian

Mahmoud Nabavian is an Iranian Shia cleric and principlisty politician who currently is a member of the Parliament of Iran representing Tehran, Rey, Shemiranat and Eslamshahr.

Political Positions & Controversies

A vocal critic of the 2015 nuclear deal (JCPOA), Nabavian compared it to the 1828 Treaty of Turkmenchay, a cession perceived as humiliating by Iran. He is known for blocking efforts to revive the deal during negotiations.

He advocated for Iran to develop a robust deterrent capability, including weapons system surpassing those of its adversaries, citing religious justification from the Quran.

On regional influence, he asserted that Iran's borders effectively extend into Syria, Lebanon, and Yemen, rejecting Western engagement on regional policies.