List of Famous people born in South Khorasan Province, Iran

Massoud Rajavi

First Name Massoud

Last Name Rajavi

Born on August 18, 1948

Died on November 30, 2002 (aged 54)

Born in Iran, South Khorasan Province

Massoud Rajavi is the leader of the People's Mujahedin of Iran (MEK), alongside Maryam Rajavi, to whom he is married. After leaving Iran in 1981, he resided in France and Iraq. He disappeared in the 2003 invasion of Iraq and it is not known whether he is still alive.

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Kazem Rajavi

First Name Kazem

Last Name Rajavi

Born on February 8, 1934

Died on April 24, 1990 (aged 56)

Born in Iran, South Khorasan Province

Kazem Rajavi was a university professor known for his work as a human rights advocate. He was also the elder brother of Iranian Mujahedin leader Massoud Rajavi. When, in 1971, Massoud Rajavi was arrested and sentenced to death, Kazem Rajavi managed to prevent the execution by forming an international campaign and changing the verdict to life imprisonment.

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Mohsen Torky

First Name Mohsen

Last Name Torky

Born on July 11, 1973 (age 50)

Born in Iran, South Khorasan Province

Mohsen Torky is an Iranian former football referee who had been refereeing in Iran's Pro League for seasons and has been on the international list from 2003 to 2013. He was the first Iranian referee to officiate the Tehran derby after 14 years.

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