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Mohammad-Reza Gharaei Ashtiani
Iranian general and minister / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mohammad-Reza Gharaei Ashtiani (Persian: محمدرضا قرایی آشتیانی) is an Iranian military officer who serves as the current minister of defence in Iran.[1] Ashtiani was sworn in on 25 August 2021, replacing Brigadier General Amir Hatami who held role since 2017.
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Mohammad-Reza Gharaei Ashtiani | |
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Native name | محمدرضا قرایی آشتیانی |
Born | c. 1960 (age 63–64) Tehran, Iran |
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Service/ | Ground Forces |
Years of service | 1980–present |
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Minister of Defence | |
Assumed office 25 August 2021 | |
President | Ebrahim Raisi Mohammad Mokhber (acting) |
Preceded by | Amir Hatami |
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Alma mater | Imam Ali Officers' Academy AJA University of Command and Staff Supreme National Defense University |
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