Mehdi Karroubi
Mehdi Karroubi is a prominent Iranian political figure and cleric, known for his role as a reformist politician and a former Speaker of the Iranian Parliament. He has been an advocate for political reform and human rights in Iran, especially during the post-election protests in 2009. His recent news mention relates to a meeting with former reformist leader Mohammad Khatami, which was seen as a sign of potential political rapprochement.
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Recent news mentions
Mehdi Karroubi has been under house arrest for 15 years after disputing the results of the 2009 presidential election.
‘Very masculinist’: how Iran unrest felt different to 2022’s hijab protests | Iran
United Kingdom· 2026-01-29
Mehdi Karroubi is a prominent political figure in Iran and the father of Mohammad Taqi Karroubi.
واکنش حسین شریعتمداری به فیلم عروسی دختر شمخانی
Iran· 2025-10-21
Mehdi Karroubi was hit in the face by a shoe during a protest in 2009.
Shoe wars and public fury as public take aim at power
Kenya· 2025-05-05
Mehdi Karroubi has been under house arrest since February 2010 following the events after the 2009 elections.
اعلام رسمی رفع حصر مهدی کروبی؛ جزئیات دستور اژهای | هیچ محدودیتی برای بعد از رفع حصر ابلاغ نشده استIran· 2025-03-17
Mehdi Karroubi is referenced in the context of a meeting with another politician, indicating ongoing political relationships.
برای مقابله با فشار حداکثری ترامپ برنامه داریم | ایران زیر بار حرف زور نمی رود | قطع برق؛ مجبوریم | واکنش به استعفا در دولت | اینترنت طبقاتی ندارمIran· 2025-02-14
