Mohammad Bagher Kharazi

Mohammad Bagher Kharazi (born 26 June 1961) is an Iranian cleric and a candidate for the presidential elections held in June 2013. His nomination was rejected by Guardian Council.

Mohammad Bagher Kharrazi
Born (1961-06-26) 26 June 1961
Qom, Iran
NationalityIranian
Alma materQom Hawza
Occupation(s)Politician
Cleric
Journalist
Years active1990s–present
ParentMohsen Kharazi
RelativesSadegh Kharazi (brother)
Kamal Kharazi (uncle)
WebsiteOfficial website

Early life and education

Kharrazi was born on 26 June 1961.[1] He was educated in Qom.[1]

Career and political activities

Kharazi is secretary general of Hezbollah of Iran.[2][3] He was appointed to this post in 1990.[4] He owns a daily with the same name with the organization.[5] He is a religious teacher and one of his students is Mojtaba Khamenei.[6]

He ran for the presidential elections that were held in 2013.[7] He was registered for the elections on 9 May 2013.[8] However, his candidacy was rejected by Iran's Guardian Council on 21 May 2013.[9]

Views

In February 2013, Kharazi claimed "If I am elected as president, I will return the lands of Tajikistan, Armenia and Azerbaijan, which were separated from Iran."[10] Iran lost these lands to the Tsardom of Russia in the 19th century.[7]

References
  1. "Interview with Sayyid Muhammad Bagher Kharazi". Official website of Kharazi. 27 April 2013. Retrieved 18 June 2013.
  2. "Iranian ayatollah raises territorial claims against Azerbaijan". APA. 6 February 2013. Retrieved 16 February 2013.
  3. Ghazinejad, Rasa (8 October 2008). "Ahmadinejad Should not Run in the Race". Rooz. Retrieved 18 June 2013.
  4. "Iran Election 2013: List of announced candidates, to date". Uskowi. 1 May 2013. Retrieved 18 June 2013.
  5. Hitchens, Christopher (17 May 2013). "Don't Let Iran Blackmail the World". Slate. Retrieved 18 June 2013.
  6. Diba, Bahman Aghai (4 March 2011). "Supreme Leader of Iran and His Successor". Payvand. Retrieved 18 June 2013.
  7. "The Rise of Greater Persia?". EnerGeo Politics. 14 February 2013. Retrieved 16 February 2013.
  8. Karami, Arash (9 May 2013). "Candidate Wanted by Interpol Registers for Iran Elections". Al Monitor. Retrieved 18 June 2013.
  9. "Profiles: Iran election candidates". BBC. 22 May 2013. Retrieved 22 May 2013.
  10. "Iran Denies Interest In "Return" of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Tajikistan". Eurasianet. 14 February 2013. Retrieved 16 February 2013.
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