Hossein Khomeini
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Hossein Khomeini is the grandson of the deceased Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. His mentor is thought to be Grand Ayatollah Hossein-Ali Montazeri.[1] In strong contrast to his grandfather's politics, Hossein Khomeini is a moderate cleric who has spoken out against the Islamic Republic system. He is sympathetic to American neoconservative and pro-Israel interests, and has lectured at the American Enterprise Institute.
After the 2003 American-led invasion of Iraq, Hossein relocated to the holy city of Karbala. He returned to Iran after receiving an urgent message from his grandmother. According to Michael Ledeen, who has quoted "family sources," he was blackmailed into returning. [2]
In 2006 He called for an American invasion and occupation of Iran on the Al-Arabiya television station. [3]
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