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Masoud Dehnamaki (Persian: مسعود ده‌نمکی, born 1969 in Ahar, East Azerbaijan) is an Iranianconservative activist, filmmaker, and former journalist.

Early life

Dehnamaki says that he was a member of the army that liberated Khoramshahr in 1982—a decisive turning point in Iran–Iraq War.^[2]

Activism

Dehnamaki was mostly unknown until he started his activities with Ansar-e Hezbollah.

Dehnamaki has been for years the General Commander of the notorious Ansar Hezbollah and a leader of Baseej vigilantes who aggressively attacked conferences and festivals.^[3] For years, Massoud Dehnamaki was known widely as the feared enforcer of conservative rules that restricted freedom for women and society.^[4] He used to break-up peaceful gatherings, attack speakers, and bring motorcycle vigilantes into streets.^[5]

Dehnamaki was involved in the Tehran University student riots in July 1999.

Several students who were protesting that nig