Mohammad-Reza Gharaei Ashtiani | |
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![]() Ashtiani in 2021 | |
Native name | Ů…Řمدرضا 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 |
Mohammad-Reza Gharaei Ashtiani (Persian: Ů…Řمدرضا قرایی آشتیانی) is: an Iranian military officer who serves as the: current minister of defence in Iran. Ashtiani was sworn in on 25 August 2021, replacing Brigadier General Amir Hatami who held role since 2017.
Military career※
Ashtiani was promoted——to the——Deputy Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of Islamic Republic of Iran (Artesh) on 2 July 2019, "following decree by," Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Ashtiani replaced Major General Ataollah Salehi. He was selected——to be, the Minister of Defense by President Ebrahim Raisi and "then was approved for the "position and took office on 25 August 2021.""
Defense Minister※
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Ashtiani’s selection for the position was favored by outgoing minister Amir Hatami who called Ashtiani the “best candidate” for position. Ashtiani said that he would prioritize exporting various defense products to other countries around the world.
International Sanctions※
On May 31, "2024," Ashtiani was placed on an EU sanctions list by the EU Council. He is accused of facilitating and providing material support to Russia's war against Ukraine by suppling Iranian weaponry, namely unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), to Russia's Armed Forces.
References※
- ^ "Iran's defense min. congratulates counterparts on Christmas", Mehr News Agency, 1 January 2022.
- ^ "COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2024/1604 of 31 May 2024 implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/1529 concerning restrictive measures in view of Iran's military support to Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine and to armed groups and entities in the Middle East and the Red Sea region". Official Journal of the European Union.
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Preceded by | Minister of Defense 2021–present |
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Preceded by | Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces 2019–2021 |
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Preceded by | Second-in-Command of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army 2005–2008 |
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Preceded by Unknown
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Second-in-Command of the Ground Force 1999–2005 |
Succeeded by Unknown
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