Reformists Coalition (2008) Explained

Reformists Coalition
Chairman:Abdolvahed Mousavi Lari[1]
Spokesperson:Abdollah Naseri[2]
Foundation:2008
Country:Iran

The Reformists Coalition (Persian: ائتلاف اصلاح‌طلبان‎) was the main electoral alliance of the reformists for 2008 Iranian legislative election.[3]

The alliance was made up of some 30 political parties, and inspired by Mohammad Khatami.[4] National Trust Party of Mehdi Karoubi however did not join the coalition due to conflicts with the mainstream reformists, and presented its own list of candidates.

Notes and References

  1. Reformists Object To Vote Counting In Tehran. RFE/RL. 19 February 2020. 18 March 2008.
  2. Iranian Reformists Report Exclusion of Poll Candidates. RFE/RL. 19 February 2020. 23 January 2008.
  3. (Un)Civil Societies. RFE/RL. 19 February 2020. 20 March 2008.
  4. Iran: Voters See Little Choice, Less Democracy In Parliamentary Poll. RFE/RL. 19 February 2020. 13 March 2008.