Major General Masoud Monfared Niyaki or Monfared Niaki (1929–1985) (Persian: مسعود منفرد نیاکی) was an Iranian military officer. He studied in the Officers' School, specializing in armored warfare. Niyaki received 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 Dawn, and Operation Ramadan. He was the commander of the 92nd Armored Division and the 88th Armored Division.[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, Imperial State of Persia |
| Died | 28 July 1985 (aged 55) Karaj, Tehran province, Iran |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance |  Imperial State of Iran (1952-1979)  Islamic Republic of Iran (1979-1985) |
| Service/ |  Iran Army Ground Forces |
| Years of service | 1952–1985 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands | 88nd Armored Division of Zahedan 92nd Armored Division of Ahvaz Fath Headquarters |
| Battles/wars | |
| Awards |  1st grade Fath Medal |
| Spouse(s) | Maliheh 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]
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