Mohammad reza bahonar biography for kids

Iranian politician

Mohammad-Reza Bahonar (Persian: محمدرضا باهنر, born 2 February 1952) is an Iranian principlist politician who was member of the Parliament of Iran for 28 years.

He is also secretary general of Islamic Society of Engineers and the Front of Followers of the Line of the Imam and the Leader. He is currently member of the Expediency Discernment Council.

Early years

Bahonar was born on 2 February 1952 in Kerman.

He is the brother of former Prime MinisterMohammad-Javad Bahonar who was assassinated in 1981.^[5]

Career

Bahonar cofounded the Islamic Society of Engineers in 1991.^[5] He has been elected as a representative from Kerman and Tehran for six terms.^[5] He also served at the Expediency Council for three terms.^[5] He is considered a key member of the conservative alliance, and was considered a possible candidate for the post of the speaker or the leader of the conservative faction