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About Mir-Hossein Mousavi
Mir Hossein Mousavi, an Iranian architect, painter, thinker, and politician, was born on September 29, 1941 in Khamenei, Iran, and served as Iran's prime minister from 1981 to 1989 and as a presidential adviser from 1989 to 2005.
Education
Mousavi graduated from the National University of Iran with a master's degree in architecture in 1969. He returned to teach there several years later.
Political pursuits
Mousavi took part in the underground resistance effort against Mohammad Pahlavi's dictatorship during his time at the university.
He was the first political director of the Islamic Republican Party and the editor-in-chief of the IRP's official newspaper, Jomhr-ye Eslm, until the party's dissolution in May 1987.
During the hostage crisis with the United States in 1979–1981, he briefly served as foreign minister. He then became the country's last prime minister (1981–89) until the post was abolished by constitutional reform.
Achievements
Despite Ayatollah Khomeini's preference for Mousavi, his stint as Prime Minister was marred by rivalry with Ali Khamenei, Iran's then-President, who had strenuously opposed his selection. During the Iran-Iraq War (1980–88), Mousavi is credited with efficiently managing the country's economy. He was able to keep inflation under control and assure the reliable provision of basic goods.
Mousavi re-entered politics in 2009, running for president. President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and his policies were a focal point of his campaign. However, officials made a similar declaration in favour of Ahmadinejad immediately after Mousavi claimed he had been approached by the interior ministry to inform him of his triumph.
Did you know?
Mousavi was the head of the Iranian Academy of Arts.
From 1997 to 2005, he served as a senior advisor to Iranian president Mohammad Khatami.
By his wife Zahra Rahnavard, whom he married in 1969, he has three children.
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F.A.Q. about Mir-Hossein Mousavi
When is Mir-Hossein Mousavi's birthday?
Mir-Hossein Mousavi's birthday is on March 2, 1942.
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How old is Mir-Hossein Mousavi?
Mir-Hossein Mousavi is 82 years old.
Where is Mir-Hossein Mousavi from?
Mir-Hossein Mousavi was born in Khameneh, Iran.