| Amir Mohammad-Reza Gharaei Ashtiani | |
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 Gharaei Ashtiani in 2021 | |
| Native name | محمدرضا قرایی آشتیانی |
| Born | c. 1960 (age 65–66) |
| Place of birth | Tehran, Iran |
| Allegiance |
 Iran |
| Service/branch | Ground Forces |
| Years of service | 1980–present |
| Rank |
 Brigadier General |
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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.
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 a 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.[citation needed]
Defense Minister[]
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Ashtiani with Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu in Tehran, 20 September 2023
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.[citation needed]
References[]
- ↑ "Iran's defense min. congratulates counterparts on Christmas", Mehr News Agency, 1 January 2022.
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