The Quintuple Coalition refers to the

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of five

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groups contesting in the

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. The groups in coalition had

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and

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orientations. After the elections, the coalition sent an

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and complained about "

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Parties in coalition

The five groups were: * Revolutionary Movement of Muslim People of Iran (JAMA), led by

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* People's Mujahedin Organization (MEK), led by

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(MMM), led by

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* The Movement for Liberty, led by Asghar Sayyed Javadi – it was a newly-established and relatively small group that belonged to the

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* Islamic Organization of Council (SASH), led by Habibollah Ashouri – The group was only briefly active in 1979

Candidates

On 18 July 1979, the coalition presented its candidates for all 10 seats in

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in an announcement published by ''

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''.

References

{{1979 Iranian constitutional assembly elections 1979 establishments in Iran Aftermath of the Iranian Revolution Defunct left-wing political party alliances Defunct political party alliances in Iran Islamic socialism Organizations established in 1979 Organizations with year of disestablishment missing People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran

Parties in coalition

Candidates

See also

References