From the Battlefield to Politics (1981 – 2002) Born on March 3, 1966, in Tehran, Alireza Zakani entered the public eye at the young age of 15. In 1981, amid the early months of the Iran-Iraq War, Zakani joined the war front as a member of the Basij militia. Over six years, he participated in … Continue reading Who is Alireza Zakani, Corrupt Militiaman Turned Tehran Mayor