Abdolrahim Mousavi
Sayyed Abdolrahim Mousavi (Persian: سید عبدالرحیم موسوی) is an Iranian military officer who is Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army since 21 August 2017. He was formerly deputy Chief of General Staff of Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran. He was also Second-in-Command of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army from 2008 to 2016.[1]
Abdolrahim Mousavi | |
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Mousavi in October 2020 | |
Born | 1960 (age 60–61) Qom, Iran |
Allegiance | Islamic Republic of Iran |
Service/ | Ground Forces |
Years of service | 1979–present[1] |
Rank | Major general |
Commands held | Islamic Republic of Iran Army |
Battles/wars | Iran–Iraq War[1] |
References
- "زندگی نامه فرماندهان جدید ارتش". aftabir.com. 18 January 2016. Retrieved 30 March 2016.
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Military offices | ||
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Preceded by Ataollah Salehi |
Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army 2017–present |
Incumbent |
Preceded by Gholam Ali Rashid |
Deputy Chief of the General Staff of Iranian Armed Forces 2016–2017 |
Succeeded by Ataollah Salehi |
Preceded by Mohammad-Reza Gharaei |
Second-in-Command of Islamic Republic of Iran Army 2008–2016 |
Succeeded by Ahmad Reza Pourdastan |
Preceded by Abdolali Pourshasb |
Chairman of the Joint Staff of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army 2005–2008 |
Succeeded by Mohammad-Hossein Dadras as Coordinating Deputy of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army |
Preceded by Ataollah Salehi |
Commandant of Imam Ali Officers' Academy 2001–2005 |
Succeeded by Ahmad Reza Pourdastan |
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