Jaleleddin Farsi (; born 1934) is an Iranian politician who held various posts in the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Biography
Farsi was born in Mashhad in 1934. During his studies at high school he met Ali Shariati and joined the movement supporting the Prime Minister Mohammad Mosaddegh. He served as a member of the parliament from 1984 to 1988. He was also elected to the 73-man Assembly of Experts for Constitution responsible for drafting the constitution in 1979.
Farsi belonged to the Islamic Republican Party's radical faction and was its candidate for president in the 1980 election. However, he was replaced by Hassan Habibi after his Afghan origin was revealed (according to Article 115 of the constitution, president must be an Iranian citizen with Iranian origin).
References
External links
- Assembly of Experts for Constitution Profile