Reza Ostadi Moghaddam () (born 1937 in

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) was a member of the

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of the

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. Previously, he was also a member of the

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. While in the Guardian Council in 2000, he confirmed the rejection of 600 candidates out of an original 758 candidates who were running for public office.

Opposition

In July 2009, Ayatollah Ostadi issued a stinging criticism of

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and the 'status quo.' He announced he will stop leading Friday prayers at

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Mosque.AYATOLLAH OSTADI CRITICIZES AHMADINEJAD AND SUPPORTERS IN QOM
/ref> Ostadi belongs to the hardline

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Iranian Islamists Iranian ayatollahs Shia Islamists Living people 1937 births Members of the Expediency Discernment Council Members of the Guardian Council Members of the Assembly of Experts Society of Seminary Teachers of Qom members Religious leaders from Tehran {{Iran-politician-stub

Opposition

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