Worldwide Guide to Women in Leadership
Iran Exile-Governments
Also see Iran Ministers
1979-80 Regent Dowager
Empress Shahbanou Farah Diba Pahlavi of Iran (Egypt and France)
She was widow of The Shah and acted as regent for son who became shah on his
20th birthday 31/10-80. (b. 1938-)
1993- President of the
Government Maryam Rajavi (in Paris)
From 1985-92 Commander-in-Chief of Muhjedin-Army operating from Iraq. She is
head of the 250 member exile-parliament. Half of its members are women and the
exile-government is dominated by women.
Last update 02.04.03