Top 11 High-Profile Political Arrests and Corruption Cases Since the Revolution
Hossein Jannati’s Son Executed for MKO Membership During Iran-Iraq War
Hossein Jannati, a prominent cleric and political figure, experienced personal tragedy when his son, reportedly a member of the Mojahedin-e Khalq Organization (MKO), was killed or executed during the Iran-Iraq war in 1982. The MKO was classified as a terrorist organization by Iran, and many young Iranians, including family members of influential figures, were caught in the conflict. This case exemplifies how familial ties to opposition groups or militancy have led to severe consequences for revolutionary families, often resulting in death or imprisonment.
