Reza Ostadi

Reza Ostadi Moghaddam Tehrani was a member of the Assembly of Experts of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Previously, he was also a member of the Guardian Council.
While in the Guardian Council in 2000, he confirmed the rejection of 600 candidates out of an original 758 candidates who were running for public office.

Opposition

In July 2009, Ayatollah Ostadi issued a stinging criticism of Ahmadinejad and the 'status quo.' He announced he will stop leading Friday prayers at Qom Mosque. Ostadi belongs to the hardline Society of Seminary Teachers of Qom.