02.2000 - Source: NetIran

NetIran: Comprises the clergy who broke away from the MCA ("Parties in Iran") [#10625],  [ID 8319]

"Majma'e Rouhanioune Mobarez or the Militant Clerics League (MCL), which comprises the clergy who broke away from the MCA, announced independence in the last years of Imam Khomeini's life and upon his permission. The MCL authenticated the existence of various thoughts and versions of religious, political and cultural issues among the clergy.

The MCL is comprised of persons some of whom were members of the late Imam Khomeini's office. Safeguarding the bases and objectives of Islam, campaign against global arrogance, listening to the logical statements of the opponents, spreading Imam Khomeini's attitudes, and explaining the historical status of the sacred institution of the clergy are among the stated goals of the MCL.

Mohammad Khatami (President), Mahdi Karroubi (former Majlis speaker), Mohammad Mousavi Khoeiniha (former state prosecutor and managing director of the banned Salaam daily), Mohammad Reza Tavassoli (head of Imam Khomeini's bureau), Mohammad Ali Abtahi (President Khatami's chief of staff), Abdolvahed Mousavi Lari (interior minister), Majid Ansari (MP), and Ali Akbar Mohtashami (former interior minister and managing director of Bayan daily) are among main members of the MCL.

The MCL supports political and cultural development policies and is among major supporters of President Mohammad Khatami. Mahdi Karroubi is the secretary general of the League. The MCL does not have any publication or organ."

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