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Parviz Fattah

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Seyyed
Parviz Fattah
پرویز فتاح
Head of the Execution of Imam Khomeini's Order
Incumbent
Assumed office
29 October 2023
Appointed byAli Khamenei
Preceded byMohammad Mokhber
Aref Norouzi (acting)
Head of the Mostazafan Foundation
In office
22 July 2019 – 29 October 2023
Appointed byAli Khamenei
Preceded byMohammad Saeedikia
Succeeded byHossein Dehghan
Head of the Imam Khomeini Relief Foundation
In office
5 April 2015 – 21 July 2019
Appointed byAli Khamenei
Preceded byHossein Anvari
Succeeded byMorteza Bakhtiari
Minister of Energy
In office
24 August 2005 – 3 September 2009
PresidentMahmoud Ahmadinejad
Preceded byHabibollah Bitaraf
Succeeded byMajid Namjoo
Personal details
BornParviz Fattah Gharabaghi
c. 1961 (age 63–64)
Qarah Bagh, Urmia, Iran
PartyFront of Islamic Revolution Stability[1]
Children2[2]
Alma materSharif University of Technology
Amirkabir University of Technology
Imam Hussein University[3]
Signature
Military service
AllegianceIran Iran
Branch/serviceRevolutionary Guards
Years of service1980–2005; 2009–2015
UnitKhatam-al Anbiya Headquarters
CommandsCooperation Bonyad
Battles/warsIran–Iraq War

Parviz Fattah Gharabaghi (Persian: پرویز فتاح قره‌باغی) is an Iranian conservative politician and former member of the Revolutionary Guard. He has been head of the Execution of Imam Khomeini's Order since 2023.

He was minister of energy in Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's first cabinet from 2005 to 2009. He was head of the Imam Khomeini Relief Foundation from 2015 to 2019 and head of the Mostazafan Foundation from 2019 to 2023.[4]

Early life and education

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Born in Urmia in 1961, he has the license of civil engineering from Sharif University of Technology, a master's degree in systems engineering from Amirkabir University of Technology in Tehran and PhD from Imam Hossein University in Tehran.

Career

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Fattah was appointed energy minister in 2005 and approved by the Majlis with 194 votes in favor.[5] He was in office until 2009. He then became the executive director of Bonyad Taavon Sepah, which is the IRGC's cooperative foundation.[6] He was also named deputy commander of the IRGC's construction body, Khatam ol Anbia.[7]

Activities

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During his leadership of the Mostazafan Foundation, Parviz Fattah oversaw several infrastructure projects, notably the opening of Lot 2 of the Tehran–Shomal Freeway—a 15.5 km section—in July 2023, which reduced the travel distance between Tehran and the northern regions.[8] He was also involved in the construction and operation of the Alborz Tunnel and other return routes within the same freeway section.[9]

In the fields of social welfare and housing, Fattah directed resources toward the National Housing Movement, including allocating land for housing projects.[10] He also announced plans to provide 14,000 houses to households with two disabled members through the foundation’s programs.[11]

In July 2019, Fattah was appointed head of the Execution of Imam Khomeini's Order (EIKO).[12] During his tenure, Setad implemented housing and welfare programs, including contributions to the National Housing Movement and assistance for low-income households.[13] The organization also played a role in Iran’s COVID-19 response by funding medical supplies and supporting vaccination campaigns.[14]

Sanctions

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The US Treasury Department put sanctions on Fattah in December 2010 due to his activities in the Bonyad Taavon Sepah that provides services to the IRGC.[6] He was also sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury in November 2020 for his connections to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. [6]

References

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  1. ^ "Iran political parties prepare for presidential elections", Iran's View, 7 March 2013, archived from the original on 20 April 2017, retrieved 11 April 2017
  2. ^ زندگینامه: سید پرویز‌ فتاح (۱۳۴۰- )
  3. ^ Alfoneh, Ali (May 2008). "Ahmadinejad versus the Technocrats" (PDF). Middle East Outlook. 4: 1–9. Archived from the original (PDF) on 11 November 2013. Retrieved 18 February 2013.
  4. ^ "انتصاب اعضای هیأت امنا و رئیس کمیته امداد امام خمینی(ره)".
  5. ^ "Iran: 17 proposed ministers receive votes of confidence, 4 rejected". Payvand. 25 August 2005. Archived from the original on 17 November 2022. Retrieved 1 July 2013.
  6. ^ a b c "Fact Sheet: Treasury Designates Iranian Entities Tied to the IRGC and IRISL" (Press release). US Treasury Department. 21 December 2010. Retrieved 29 July 2013.
  7. ^ Erdbrink, Thomas (10 January 2010). "Elite force's growing role in Iran may limit U.S. options". The Washington Post. Tehran. Archived from the original on 11 November 2013. Retrieved 29 July 2013.
  8. ^ "2nd phase of Tehran-North Freeway inaugurated". Mehr News Agency. 2023-07-16. Retrieved 2025-09-20.
  9. ^ "The Visit of the Chairman of Mostazafan Foundation of Tehran–Shomal Freeway Project". Transportation and Urban Development. 2024-09-29. Retrieved 2025-09-20.
  10. ^ "Couples with children priority for allocating affordable housing". Tehran Times. 2022-11-12. Retrieved 2025-09-20.
  11. ^ "Fattah Not to Run for Presidency". Iran Daily News. 2019-12-30. Retrieved 2025-09-20.
  12. ^ "Iran's Khamenei appoints new head of powerful foundation". Reuters. 2019-07-22. Retrieved 2025-09-20.
  13. ^ "Execution of Imam Khomeini's Order launches housing projects". Financial Tribune. 2021-06-10. Retrieved 2025-09-20.
  14. ^ "Iran's Setad expands COVID-19 relief efforts". Al-Monitor. 2020-05-12. Retrieved 2025-09-20.
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