Mahmoud Nabavian
Mahmoud Nabavian | |
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| Member of the Parliament of Iran | |
| Assumed office 27 May 2020 | |
| Constituency | Tehran, Rey, Shemiranat, Eslamshahr and Pardis |
| Majority | 821,203 (44.58%) |
| In office 28 May 2012 – 28 May 2016 | |
| Constituency | Tehran, Rey, Shemiranat and Eslamshahr |
| Majority | 379,512 (33.77%)[1] |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Seyyed Mahmoud Nabavian c. 1965 (age 59–60)[1] Babol, Iran[1] |
| Political party | Front of Islamic Revolution Stability[2] |
| Alma mater | Imam Khomeini's Educational and Research Institute |
| Website | nabaviyan |
Sayyid Mahmoud Nabavian (Persian: سید محمود نبویان) is an Iranian Shia cleric and conservative politician who currently is a member of the Parliament of Iran representing Tehran, Rey, Shemiranat and Eslamshahr.[1]
Academic and Religious Background
Nabavian holds a PhD in philosophy from the Imam Khomeini Educational and Research Institute, where he also taught. He is a protégé of the influential conservative cleric Ayatollah Mohammad Taqi Mesbah-Yazdi. [3]
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. [4]
- He advocated for Iran to develop a robust deterrent capability, including weapons system surpassing those of its adversaries, citing religious justification from the Quran. [5]
- On regional influence, he asserted that Iran's borders effectively extend into Syria, Lebanon, and Yemen, rejecting Western engagement on regional policies. [6]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d "Parliament members" (in Persian). Iranian Majlis. Retrieved 28 October 2014.
- ^ "Everything you need to know about this week's elections in Iran". Al-Monitor. 22 February 2016. Retrieved 30 July 2016.
- ^ "Raisi's cabinet - Hardline and full of war vets". IFMAT. 2021-06-24. Retrieved 2025-08-09.
- ^ "Meet the ultra-conservatives taking over Iran's parliament". Middle East Eye. Retrieved 2025-08-09.
- ^ theiranproject.com (2024-11-18). "Iran must change nuclear policy due to current circumstances: MP". The Iran Project. Retrieved 2025-08-09.
- ^ "Tehran Lawmaker Says Iran's Borders Are in Syria, Lebanon And Yemen". www.iranintl.com. 2021-11-01. Retrieved 2025-08-09.