Islamic Coalition Party
Political party in Iran
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The Islamic Coalition Party[a] (ICP; Persian: حزب مؤتلفه اسلامی, romanized: ḥezb-e moʾtalefe-ye eslāmi) is a conservative political party in Iran.
Islamic Coalition Party حزب مؤتلفه اسلامی | |
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| Secretary-General | Mohammad-Ali Amani[1] |
| Spiritual leader | Ruhollah Khomeini (deceased)[2] |
| Deputy Secretary-General | Mohammad-Ali Amani |
| Head of Central Council | Mostafa Mir-Salim |
| Political deputy | Mohammad-Kazem Anbarlouei |
| Founded | April 1963[3] |
| Legalised | December 11, 1990[4] |
| Headquarters | Tehran, Iran |
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| Guild wing | Union of Islamic Associations of Guilds and Bazaaris[5] |
| Ideology | |
| Political position | Right-wing[20] to far-right[21] |
| Religion | Shia Islam |
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| Continental affiliation | International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAPP)[23] |
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| Colors | Islamic green |
| Parliament | 3 / 290
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| Website | |
| motalefeh | |
Other website: https://motalefeh.com/ | |
The ICP is the pivotal organization within Front of Followers of the Line of the Imam and the Leader and is considered a lay ally of the influential Combatant Clergy Association.[24] Though still very active and influential, the organization experienced a gradual elimination from political power after rise of new conservative rivals in the 2000s[25][2] and some analysts dismiss it as something of a dinosaur heading for extinction.[26]
One of the oldest among the active parties in Iran, the coalition represents older generations of conservatives,[22] and its main base of support is among bazaari merchants and shopkeepers in Grand Bazaar of Tehran and other cities, petite bourgeoisie, and traditionalist clerics.[6][7][25] It is probably the only political organization in Iran which possesses an organic relation with such a social base.[2]
Morteza Motahhari member of the Party who was unlike the other members a islamic socialist[27][28] was from 1978 until 1979, the Chairman (Head) of the Council of the Islamic Revolution. Since 1979, ICP members have held high government offices[5] and are influential players in the economy of Iran, dominating Iran Chamber of Commerce Industries and Mines (ICCIM)[29][2] and having "a say in the appointment of the minister of commerce".[6] One recent example was Ali Larijani, who was regarded as the de facto head of state of Iran from late December 2025 until his assassination during the 2026 Iran war.[30][31][32][33][34][35][35][36][37] unlike the mainstream line of the party, Larijani supported pragmatism[38][39] and was influenced by Deng's model of China.[40] However he was also critical of excessive state involvement in the economy.[41] The party has also interactions with Mostazafan Foundation, Imam Khomeini Relief Foundation and Mashhad-based Astan Quds Razavi.[29]
The ICP is affiliated with parochial schools for boys and girls.[22]
History
The ICP played a vital role in the success of the Iranian Revolution.[2] Following the revolution, it reduced its activities many members joined the Islamic Republic Party as leading members, resuming its activities after the latter's dissolution in 1987.[25][2] The party had some 90 parliamentary seats in 2006, according to Mohsen Sazegara.[42]
International affairs
The ICP has an office for its international affairs headed by Mehdi Soli,[43] succeeding Hamidreza Taraghi.[44] The party held a forum on unity of Islamic parties in 2015, participated by Hezbollah among others.[45] It sent congratulations to the 12th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam[46] and also maintains good relations with the Chinese Communist Party,[47] as well as the Workers' Party of Korea and government of North Korea.[48][49]
Leaders
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