Mehdi Abrishamchi (; born in 1947 in Tehran) is an Iranian dissident political leader and high-ranking member of the People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (MEK). Abrishamchi is also an official in the National Council of Resistance of Iran.
Early life Abrishamchi came from a well-known anti-Shah bazaari family in Tehran, and participated in the June 5, 1963, demonstrations in Iran. He became a member of Hojjatieh, and left it to join the People's Mujahedin of Iran (MEK) in 1969. In 1972 he was imprisoned for being a MEK member, and spent time in jail until 1979.
Career Shortly after the Iranian Revolution, he became one of the senior members of the MEK. Currently he's an official in the National Council of Resistance of Iran.
Electoral history Year Election Votes % Rank Notes1980Parliament390,68318.346thLost
Personal life Abrishamchi was married to MEK leader Maryam Rajavi from 1980 to 1985, and has since been married to Azar Khiabani (Mousa Khiabani's younger sister).
Legacy Abrishamchi credited Massoud Rajavi for saving the People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran after the "great schism".
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