Grand Ayatollah Hossein Ali Montazeri, an Iranian dissident cleric, has regained his freedom after five years of house arrest amid concerns for his health. Security officials state that Montazeri, who was once the designated successor to Ayatollah Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic, is now free to leave his home and receive guests. Montazeri was placed under house arrest in 1997 following criticism of the government and the clerical establishment, including Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in Qom. During this time, many university professors, politicians, and clerics had called for his release due to his deteriorating health. Ahmad Montazeri, the son of Ayatollah Montazeri, stated that today his father will host visitors. Since Wednesday, hundreds of Montazeri's supporters have been waiting at Ahmad Montazeri's home for a meeting.
Grand Ayatollah Hossein Ali Montazeri Regains His Freedom
Grand Ayatollah Hossein Ali Montazeri has been released from five years of house arrest due to health concerns. He was a prominent critic of the Iranian government and was once the successor to Ayatollah Khomeini. His release is significant as it reflects ongoing tensions within the Iranian clerical establishment.
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Grand Ayatollah Hossein Ali Montazeri is released from five years of house arrest amid health concerns.
- Iranian government release Hossein Ali Montazeri
- Iranian government arrest Hossein Ali Montazeri
- Hossein Ali Montazeri host supporters
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Montazeri's release is a significant event for Iranian civil society.
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