Coalition of Islamic Parties explained

Coalition of Islamic Parties
Foundation:1979
Ideology:Islamism
Seats1 Title:Assembly for the Final Review of the Constitution
Successor:Grand Coalition
Religion:Islam
Country:Iran

The Great Islamic Coalition[1] or the Coalition of Islamic Parties was an electoral alliance of organizations led by Islamic Republican Party,[1] competing in 1979 Iranian Constitutional Convention election. It was the largest coalition in the elections, and used its influence on media, Islamic Revolution Committees and the mosques to oust their opponents, most importantly the Quintuple Coalition of radical Islamic groups.

Parties in coalition

The main groups in the coalition were:

The coalition also included smaller groups.[2]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Book: Adib-Moghaddam, Arshin. A Critical Introduction to Khomeini. 2014. Cambridge University Press. 978-1-107-72906-3. 112.
  2. Book: Bashiriyeh. Hossein. The State and Revolution in Iran (RLE Iran D). Taylor & Francis. 9781136820892. 151.