The Iranian leadership not only rejects Western democracy, but also tries to influence Austria. This is done through branches such as foundations or religious centers. The aim is to be in the cultural and religious field, but also in the educational field, as announced by the Documentation Center for Political Islam in Vienna.
Its representatives have presented a report on political Islam on the occasion of the ongoing anti-government protests in Iran. It states that the Iranian leadership uses so-called “soft power” instruments. This is the exercise of political power based on cultural attractiveness, ideology, but also with the help of international institutions.
In Austria, the Imam Ali Center (IAZ) in Vienna would like to influence Austria politically. This was established in the 1990s as a religious and cultural center for Shiites; the Islamic Republic of Iran owns the property and facility. She could also be responsible for the financial resources. The documentation center wants to investigate further backgrounds.
Religious extremism
The current report also examines the development of Shia Islam, which is mainly present in Iran and Iraq and has been institutionalized in Iran since 1979. These and other publications can be found on the website of the Documentation Center for Political Islam.
Source: Krone
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