Hojjat Kalashi
Iranian politician
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Hojjat Kalashi (Persian: حجت کلاشی) is an Iranian pan-Iranist politician and head of the Pan-Iranist Party's youth wing.[2]
Hojjat Kalashi | |
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Kalashi in 2019 | |
| Born | c. 1979 or 1980 (age 46–47)[1] |
| Alma mater | University of Tehran |
Political party | Pan-Iranist Party |
| Spouse | Roshanak Asteraki |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | Iran |
Branch | Ground Force |
Service years | 2009–2010 |
Rank | First lieutenant |
| Unit | 88th Armored Division |
He has been imprisoned several times[3] and banned from leaving Iran.[4]
Kalashi is a Political Science graduate, and is regarded among younger generations of ethnic Iranian Azeris with nationalist-oriented tendencies.[2] According to Mehran Kamrava, Kalashi has a positive image among Iranian nationalist groups.[2]
