Ayatollah Beheshti
Ayatollah Beheshti was a prominent Iranian cleric and politician, serving as the chief justice after the 1979 Iranian Revolution. He played a significant role in establishing the Islamic Republic and was known for his opposition to the Shah's regime. Beheshti was assassinated in a bombing attributed to the Mojahedin-e-Khalq (MEK) in 1981, which marked a critical moment in Iran's post-revolution history, highlighting the ongoing strife and political violence of the period.
Born on Sep 24, 1928 (96 years old)
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Ayatollah Beheshti was appointed by Imam Khomeini to establish a new judicial system based on Islamic teachings.
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Ayatollah Beheshti was the chief justice of Iran and was considered second to Ayatollah Khomeini.
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