About
Mir-Hossein Mousavi is an Iranian politician, artist, and architect who served as the last Prime Minister of Iran from 1981 to 1989. As a reformist candidate in the 2009 presidential election, he became a prominent figure in the opposition movement following the controversial results. Before entering politics, Mousavi was the president of the Iranian Academy of Arts. In recent years, he has publicly criticized the current Iranian regime and advocated for constitutional reforms.
Career Timeline
Appointed Prime Minister of Iran
Appointment as Prime Minister significantly elevates his position and influence.
Term as PM Ends
End of premiership, begins a period of relative withdrawal from public life.
Presidential Election Candidate
Running for president brings him back into the spotlight but results in controversy.
Placed Under House Arrest
House arrest significantly diminishes his political influence and freedom.
Calls for Constitutional Reform
Despite house arrest, he advocates for political change, but influence is limited.
Continued House Arrest
Remains under house arrest, his political influence remains limited.
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Last updated: February 25, 2026