It followed a routine flight plan before deviating out of persian groundspace to Turkish airspace and eventually landing in Paris.Banisadr lives in Versailles, near Paris, in a villa closely guarded by French police. Banisadr’s daughter, Firoozeh, married Masoud Rajavi in Paris following their exile. They later divorced and the alliance between him and Rajavi also ended. His life continues to inspire reformists, activists, and scholars seeking a balance between religious values and political freedom.
Banisadr’s journey from a scholar in France to revolutionary leader, president, and then exiled dissident—reflects the complexity of revolutionary politics, the fragility of democratic ideals in a theocratic system, and the enduring power of intellect and principle. Banisadr initially enjoyed Khomeini’s support, as both opposed the Shah and advocated for revolutionary change. However, differences over governance, presidential authority, and political moderation soon caused tension. Banisadr wanted the presidency to play an active, independent role in policymaking, while Khomeini and his clerical allies sought to centralize power in the religious hierarchy.
