Ali-Asghar Zarei facts for kids

Ali-Asghar Zarei (Persian: علی‌اصغر زارعی) was an important person in Iran. He was born in 1956 and passed away on December 6, 2020, at the age of 64. He served his country as a military officer and later became a politician.

Who Was Ali-Asghar Zarei?

Ali-Asghar Zarei was known for two main roles. First, he was a military officer. This means he worked in the armed forces of Iran. He helped protect his country.

A Career in Politics

After his time in the military, Ali-Asghar Zarei became a politician. He was considered a "conservative" politician. This means he believed in traditional values and ideas for how the country should be run.

He was elected to the Islamic Consultative Assembly. This is like the parliament or congress in other countries. It is where laws are made and important decisions for the country are discussed.

Zarei was a member of this assembly from 2008 to 2016. He represented a large area called Tehran, Rey, Shemiranat and Eslamshahr. This means people from that area voted for him to be their voice in the government.

He worked to serve the people and make decisions for Iran during his time in politics.