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Hadi Khosroshahi
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Hadi Khosroshahi in 2005
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| Iranian Ambassador to the Holy See | |
| In office 1981–1986 |
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| Appointed by | Ayatollah Khomeini |
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| Born | c. 1939 Tabriz, East Azerbaijan Province, Imperial State of Iran |
| Died | 27 February 2020 (aged 80–81) Tehran, Iran |
| Cause of death | COVID-19 |
| Nationality | Iranian |
| Relatives | Mohammad Sadeq Rouhani (father-in-law) |
Seyyed Hadi Khosroshahi (Persian: سید هادی خسروشاهی) was an important Iranian religious leader and diplomat. He was born around 1939 and passed away on February 27, 2020. He is known for being Iran's first ambassador to the Vatican.
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Hadi Khosroshahi's Career Journey
Early Life and Religious Connections
When Hadi Khosroshahi was about 15 years old, he joined a group called Fada'iyan-e Islam. This group was led by Sayyid Mojtaba Mir-Lohi. Khosroshahi was also close to the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt.
He later became a well-known figure in the Qom Seminary. This is a major center for religious learning in Iran. After the Iranian Revolution in 1979, he worked as a representative for Ayatollah Khomeini in the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance.
Serving as an Ambassador
Two years after the revolution, Khosroshahi became the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic to the Vatican. This was a significant role because he was the first Shi'a cleric to represent Iran at the Vatican. The Vatican is the smallest independent state in the world and the home of the Pope.
While working in the Vatican, he helped create the Europe's Islamic Culture Center. This center was set up to share information about Shi'ism in Western countries. After his time in the Vatican, Khosroshahi went to Cairo. There, he represented Iran for two years at the Islamic Republic's Interest Section.
His Passing
Hadi Khosroshahi died on February 27, 2020, in Iran. His death was caused by COVID-19.
See also
In Spanish: Hadi Khosroshahi para niños
