About Reza Ostadi
Born 1937. Reza Ostadi is an Iranian politician, cleric, akhoond and theologian.
Reza Ostadi Moghaddam Tehrani (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.
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.
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. Ostadi belongs to the hardline Society of Seminary Teachers of Qom.
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Who is Reza Ostadi?
Iranian ayatollah
When was Reza Ostadi born?
Reza Ostadi was born on 29 September 1937 in Tehran.
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Reza Ostadi is a politician, cleric, akhoond and theologian.
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Reza Ostadi is Iranian.
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