Hossein Saffar Harandi
Iranian politician (born 1953) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mohammad-Hossein Saffar-Harandi (born 29 September 1953) is an Iranian politician who was minister of culture and Islamic guidance of Iran from 21 August 2005 until 23 July 2009 when he resigned after opposing the appointment of Esfandiar Rahim Mashaei as vice president. He is currently member of the Expediency Discernment Council.[3]
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Mohammad-Hossein Saffar Harandi | |
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Born | (1953-09-29) 29 September 1953 (age 70) Gorgan, Iran |
Service/ | Revolutionary Guards |
Years of service | 1979–2004, 2009–present |
Rank | Brigadier General |
Member of Expediency Discernment Council | |
Assumed office 14 March 2012 | |
Appointed by | Ali Khamenei |
Chairman | |
Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance | |
In office 24 August 2005 – 23 July 2009 | |
President | Mahmoud Ahmadinejad |
Preceded by | Ahmad Masjed-Jamei |
Succeeded by | Mohammad Hosseini |
Personal details | |
Political party | Front of Islamic Revolution Stability[1] |
Relatives | Fakhrossadat Mohtashamipour (cousin)[2] |
Alma mater | |
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