Esfandiar Rahim Mashaei

Esfandiar Rahim Mashaei is an Iranian politician and former chief of staff to President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Known for his controversial political positions and his close association with Ahmadinejad, Mashaei has been a significant figure in Iranian politics, particularly during Ahmadinejad's presidency from 2005 to 2013. He has often been associated with mystical beliefs and has been a proponent of the idea of divine guidance in governance.