reformist

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In 2003 he was released by the reformist president Mohammad Khatami, who had received pressure from parliamentarians to do so.

From Salon • Mar. 6, 2026

The reformist People's Party "submitted a case" to a criminal court against seven election commissioners, the Election Commission's secretary-general and another election official, deputy party leader Wayo Assawarungruang said.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

Other prominent reformist politicians detained in recent days include Mohsen Aminzadeh, a former deputy foreign minister; and Ali Shakouri-Rad, a former lawmaker, according to official state media and reformist publications.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

The spokesman for the reformist coalition, Javad Emam, is also reported to have been detained, along with two other members, Ebrahim Asgharzadeh and Mohsen Aminzadeh.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026

While we were not yet ready to announce such a suspension, we wanted to provide Mr. de Klerk with enough encouragement to pursue his reformist strategies.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela