| Ali Shamkhani | |
|---|---|
| |
| Shamkhani in 1980s | |
| Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 10 September 2013 | |
| President | Hassan Rouhani |
| Preceded by | Saeed Jalili |
| Minister of Defence | |
In office 19 August 1997 – 24 August 2005 | |
| President | Mohammad Khatami |
| Preceded by | Mohammad Forouzandeh |
| Succeeded by | Mostafa Mohammad-Najjar |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 29 September 1955 Ahvaz, Iran |
| Alma mater | Ahvaz University |
| Religion | Islam |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | AGIR (1981–1989) Naval Defense Forces
|
| Years of service | 1981–1997 |
| Rank |  Rear Admiral
|
| Commands | Commander of IRGC Navy |
| Battles/wars | Iran–Iraq War |
Ali Shamkhani (علی شمخانی in Persian, born 29 September 1955) is an Iranian rear admiral. He is the secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran.
Early life and education[]
Shamkhani was born on 29 September 1955 in Ahvaz, Khuzestan. His family are of Iranian Arab origin.[1][2] He studied engineering at Ahvaz University.[3]
Career[]
Shamkhani served as the commander of the IRGC navy with the rank of rear admiral.[4] Later he also commanded the Artesh navy in addition to the IRGC navy.[5] Then he held the post of the minister of defense from August 1997 until August 2005 in the government of Mohammad Khatami.[6][7][8] Shamkani was replaced by Mostafa Mohammad-Najjar in the post.[5] In the 2001 presidential elections Shamkhani run for office.[2][9]
He was the director of the Iranian Armed Forces' Center for Strategic Studies from 2005 to 2013.[10][11] He is also military advisor to the Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.[12][13] On 10 September 2013, Shamkhani was appointed secretary of the Supreme National Security Council by President Hassan Rouhani.[13]
Awards and honors[]
In 2003, Shamkhani received Shojaat Medal, highest military medal from President Mohammad Khatami.[14] He was also honored for his eight years service as minister of defence in 2005.[14] In 2004, Shamkhani received Order of Abdulaziz Al Saud, highest Medal in Saudi Arabia from King Fahd for his prominent role in the design and implementation in developing relations with Arabic countries in the Persian Gulf.[14][15] He is the first Iranian minister to received the medal.[14]
References[]
- ↑ Bar, Shmuel (2004). "Iranian Defense Doctrine and Decision Making". Institute for Policy and Strategy. http://www.herzliyaconference.org/_uploads/2615iraniandefense1.pdf. Retrieved 29 July 2013.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Antony Preston (August 2001). "Yards Compete for Denmark's Command and Support Vessels". Navy League of the United States. http://www.navyleague.org/sea_power/aug_01_17.php. Retrieved 27 August 2013.
- ↑ "Ali Shamkhani". Tehran. 15 November 1998. http://articles.latimes.com/1998/nov/15/opinion/op-44226. Retrieved 21 August 2013.
- ↑ Zeb, Rizwan (12 February 2003). "The emerging Indo-Iranian strategic alliance and Pakistan". http://www.cacianalyst.org/publications/analytical-articles/item/7799-analytical-articles-caci-analyst-2003-2-12-art-7799.html. Retrieved 21 August 2013.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Fulton, Will (7 August 2013). "Rouhani’s Cautious Pick for Defense Minister". Al Monitor. http://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2013/08/rouhanis-cautious-pick-for-defense-minister.html. Retrieved 11 August 2013.
- ↑ Bahman Baktiari (1996). Parliamentary Politics in Revolutionary Iran: The Institutionalization of Factional Politics. University Press of Florida. pp. 157. ISBN 978-0-8130-1461-6. http://books.google.com/books?id=Z_jPuuxfIv4C&pg=PA157. Retrieved 27 August 2013.
- ↑ Mehran Riazaty (29 June 2005). "Iran's new president". American Thinker. http://www.americanthinker.com/2005/06/irans_new_president.html. Retrieved 27 August 2013.
- ↑ Rachel Ingber (14 August 1997). "Khatami's Cabinet Choices: On the Record" (PolicyWatch 264). http://www.washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysis/pdf/khatamis-cabinet-choices-on-the-record. Retrieved 28 August 2013.
- ↑ Sahliyeh, Emile (2002). "The reforming elections in Iran, 2000–2001". http://ac.els-cdn.com/S0261379401000415/1-s2.0-S0261379401000415-main.pdf?_tid=edc14028-0a44-11e3-91c3-00000aab0f01&acdnat=1377077871_b856937fc8c085a003475cf08f3924e3. Retrieved 21 August 2013.
- ↑ "Iran to Down Other US Drones If Violations Continue". The Journal of Turkish Weekly. 16 December 2011. http://www.turkishweekly.net/news/128242/iran-to-down-other-us-drones-if-violations-continue.html. Retrieved 27 August 2013.
- ↑ "General Mohammad Salimi". Iran Briefing. 3 February 2011. http://iranbriefing.net/?p=4154. Retrieved 17 February 2013.
- ↑ Jamil Theyabi (12 August 2008). "The Iranian "Giant"". http://www.lebanonwire.com/0808MLN1/08081216DAH.asp. Retrieved 27 August 2013.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 "Rouhani Appointed Former Defense Minister as the Secretary of NSC". 10 September 2013. http://en.nasimonline.ir/archives/9507. Retrieved 10 September 2013.
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 14.3 علی شمخانی، دبیر شورای عالی امنیت ملی ایران شد Shafaqna
- ↑ علی شمخانی گزینه اصلی تصدی گری وزارت کشور روحانی Barfaaz
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