Masoud Monfared Niyaki
Major General Masoud Monfared Niyaki or Monfared Niaki (1929–1985) (Persian: مسعود منفرد نیاکی) was a commander in Islamic Republic of Iran Army. He studied in the Officers' School, specializing in armored warfare. Niyaki got the rank of colonel in 1976. He was active during the Iran–Iraq war, including Operation Tariq al-Qods, Operation Fath ol-Mobin, Operation Beit ol-Moqaddas, Operation Valfajr, and Operation Ramazan. He was commander of the 92nd Armored Division of Ahvaz and 88th Armored Division of Zahedan.[1][2] He was killed during a war game conducted by 58th Zolfaghar Takavar Division.
Masoud Monfared Niyaki | |
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| Born | 7 February 1930 Amol, Mazandaran province, Iran |
| Died | 28 July 1985 (aged 55) Karaj, Tehran province, Iran |
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| Allegiance | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Imperial State of Iran Islamic Republic of Iran |
| Service/ |  Iran Army Ground Forces |
| Years of service | 33 years |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Commands held | 88nd Armored Division of Zahedan 92nd Armored Division of Ahvaz Fath Headquarters |
| Battles/wars | Iran–Iraq War Operation Beit ol-Moqaddas Operation Tariq al-Qods Operation Fath ol-Mobin Operation Ramadan Operation Before the Dawn Liberation of Khorramshahr |
| Awards |  1nd grade Fath Medal |
| Spouse(s) | Malihe Safar-Beyglu |
In popular culture
Footstep of the Oldman (Persian: ردپای پیر), written by Alireza Poorbozorg in 170 pages, is a biography of Massoud Monfared Niyaki.[3][4]
The Last Chapter of Love (Persian: آخرین فصل عشق) was a documentary film about Monfared Niyaki broadcast by IRIB 3.[5]
References
- "مسعود منفرد نیاکی". rasekhoon.net.
- "ردپای شهید نیاکی را از پاسگاه زید یافتم". snn.ir.
- "معارف جنگ". maarefjang.ir.
- "انتشار زندگينامه سرلشكر شهيد منفرد نياكي".
- "Shohadaye-Niyak".
External link
Media related to Masoud Monfared Niyaki at Wikimedia Commons