Second Wife Of Centenarian Iranian Official Ahmad Jannati Dies
The second wife of Ahmad Jannati, the Secretary of the Guardian Council and the Chairman of the Assembly of Experts, passed away on Sunday night.
The second wife of Ahmad Jannati, the Secretary of the Guardian Council and the Chairman of the Assembly of Experts, passed away on Sunday night.
Her death was confirmed by one of her close associates and was attributed to a heart attack that occurred while she was sleeping.
Keeping the relationship less public than his first marriage to Seddigheh Mazaheril, who passed away in 2016, the name of Jannati's second wife was kept under wraps.
In 2018, Ali Jannati, Ahmad Jannati's son and a former minister during the Hassan Rouhani administration, announced his father's remarriage, citing his father's desire to combat “loneliness.”
At 97 years of age, Jannati is widely recognized for his unwavering opposition to reform initiatives within Iran.
The centenarian cleric holds the distinction of being the oldest official in Iran, and his remarkable longevity in both life and politics often becomes the subject of humor.
Social media users have playfully teased Jannati, humorously speculating about how many wives he might outlive before his own death.
Jannati's steadfast loyalty to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei positions him among the most enduring and influential politicians in Iran, almost acting as a proxy for Khamenei, enabling the Supreme Leader to distance himself from the responsibility of disqualifying election candidates he opposes.
On July 19, Jannati was reinstated as the Secretary of the Guardian Council, prompting discussions about his continued ability to maintain his career for yet another year after serving in the same role for an impressive 31-year duration.
