Ayatollah Mohammad Amin Rahmani Appointed Deputy for High Shrines Affairs in Iran
Ayatollah Mohammad Amin Rahmani was appointed as Deputy for High Shrines Affairs by the Haj and Pilgrimage Organization on October 28-29, 2026. The appointment was confirmed by two Iranian news agencies, highlighting its significance within Iran's religious and administrative structure. The organization also expressed appreciation for the services of Mortazavi and Mortaz Aghaee, though their roles remain unspecified.
Where Sources Diverge
The Iranian Labour News Agency refers to the appointee as 'Ayatollah al-Islam and al-Muslimin Mohammad Amin Rahmani', while Mehr News Agency refers to him as 'Ayatollah al-Muslimeen Mohammad Amin Rahmani'.
Ayatollah al-Islam and al-Muslimin Mohammad Amin Rahmani
Ayatollah al-Muslimeen Mohammad Amin Rahmani
The Iranian Labour News Agency mentions 'Mortazavi' as someone whose services were appreciated, while Mehr News Agency mentions 'Mortaz Aghaee'.
Mortazavi
Mortaz Aghaee
The Iranian Labour News Agency reports the appointment was made by the 'Haj and Pilgrimage Organization', while Mehr News Agency attributes the appointment to 'Ali Reza Rashidiyan'.
Haj and Pilgrimage Organization
Ali Reza Rashidiyan
The Iranian Labour News Agency reports the appointment was made on October 29, 2026, while Mehr News Agency reports it was made on October 28, 2026.
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Sources
The head of the Haj and Pilgrimage Organization appointed Ayatollah al-Islam and al-Muslimin Mohammad Amin Rahmani as the 'Deputy for High Shrines Affairs' and expressed appreciation for the services of Mortazavi.
Ali Reza Rashidiyan, through an official decree, appointed Ayatollah al-Muslimeen Mohammad Amin Rahmani as the 'Deputy for Affairs of High Shrines' and expressed appreciation for the services of Mortaz Aghaee.