Coalition For Iran Explained

Coalition For Iran
Native Name:ائتلاف برای ایران
Native Name Lang:fa
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Spokesperson:Ali Akbar Mohtashamipour
Slogan:Persian: تداوم اصلاحات و مجلس پاسخگو "Perpetuation of Reforms and Responsible Parliament"
Split:Council for coordinating of 2nd of Khordad Front
Successor:
Ideology:Reformism
Position:Centrist[1]
National:Iranian reform movement
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Blank1 Title:Alliance of
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Seats1 Title:7th Parliament
Country:Iran

Coalition For Iran (Persian: ائتلاف برای ایران) was the political alliance of eight reformist parties pivoted by Association of Combatant Clerics. The coalition was the main reformist bloc contesting the 2004 Iranian legislative election,[2] while 2nd of Khordad Front stated it has decided "not to participate, but individual groups within the coalition can decide individually if they will participate". The coalition included centrist parties Association of Combatant Clerics, Assembly of the Forces of Imam's Line, Executives of Construction Party, Islamic Iran Solidarity Party, Islamic Assembly of Women, Islamic Association of Engineers, Islamic Labour Party and Worker House.

Islamic Iran Participation Front, Mojahedin of the Islamic Revolution of Iran Organization and Office for Strengthening Unity were among notable groups not participating in the elections.

On 15 February 2004 the Coalition announced the names of 191 parliamentary candidates it supports throughout the country.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: A tussle between reformists, hardliners . Atul Aneja. February 21, 2004 . March 5, 2016. The Hindu.
  2. Web site: Reformists Split on Iran Vote After Candidates Are Banned. February 16, 2004 . March 5, 2016. Los Angeles Times.
  3. Iran Report. 7. 7. Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. 5 March 2016. 16 February 2004.