02.2000 - Source: NetIran

NetIran: The party's aim is to "elevate the Islamic, political, scientific and technical knowledge of the Muslim people of Iran" ("Parties in Iran") [#10625],  [ID 8317]

"Jame'e Eslami Mohandesin or the Islamic Society of Engineers (ISE) is among technocrat Muslim groups. The Society was formed at the end of the Iraqi imposed war (1988) with the objective of "elevating the Islamic, political, scientific and technical knowledge of the Muslim people of Iran, defending major freedoms such as freedom of expression and gatherings, as well as continued campaign against foreign cultural agents whether Eastern or Western materialism."

The ISE is among active political groups which constantly holds debate sessions. Former Energy Minister and member of parliament in the 5th Majlis Hassan Ghafori-Fard, 5th Majlis MP Mohammad Reza Bahonar, Managing Director of Resalat daily and 5th Majlis MP Morteza Nabavi are among prominent members of the ISE.

"Jaam" weekly is the official organ of the ISE whose managing director is Mohammad Reza Bahonar. The ISE is among strong opponents of development and municipal policies of former Tehran Mayor Gholam Hussein Karbaschi. Ali Akbar Nateq Nouri was the ISE candidate at the 1997 presidential elections."

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