Mehdi Bakeri
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Mehdi Bakeri (Persian: مهدی باکری; 1954 – 16 March 1985) was an Iranian military commander and key figure in the Iran–Iraq War.[1][2] He graduated in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Tabriz and participated in the Iranian Revolution against the Shah. Following the outbreak of the war, he joined to the IRGC. He was killed during Operation Badr.[3][4]
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Mehdi Bakeri | |
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Native name | مهدی باکری |
Born | (1954-04-09)9 April 1954 Miandoab, Imperial State of Iran |
Died | 16 March 1985 (aged 31) Al-Qurnah, Ba'athist Iraq |
Allegiance | Iran |
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Years of service | 1977–1985 |
Rank | 2nd Lieutenant (1977–1979) |
Commands held | 31st Ashura Division |
Battles/wars | |
Awards | Order of Fath (2nd Class) |
Alma mater | University of Tabriz |
Mayor of Urmia | |
In office 28 November 1979 – 24 September 1980 | |
Appointed by | Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani |
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