Quick Info
| Profession | Iranian Military Officer |
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| Nationality | Iranian |
| Date of Birth | 01/01/1964 |
| Age | 62 years (died on 17, Mar, 2026) |
| Birthplace | Farsan, Imperial State of Iran (present-day Iran) |
| Date of Death | 17/03/2026 |
Latest News about Gholamreza Soleimani
17/03/2026
Gholamreza Soleimani, commander of the Basij Resistance Force, was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Tehran. This incident brought renewed global focus to his decades-long role within Iran’s military leadership and marked a significant escalation in tensions between Iran and Israel.
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Bio/Wiki
| Other Name | Gholam Reza |
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| Known for | Being the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) brigadier general who commanded the Basij paramilitary force from 2019 until his death in 2026 |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Colour | Black |
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| Hair Colour | Salt & Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | University of Isfahan, Iran |
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| Educational Qualification | Graduation in History from the University of Isfahan |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Religion | Islam |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
Career
| Allegiance | Iran |
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| Branch | Basij (Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps) (IRGC) |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Service Years | 1982-2026 |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. After graduating, Gholamreza Soleimani pursued command and supervision courses at the IRGC University of Command and Staff (IRGC DAFOS). | |
| 2. He was also a doctoral student in Iranian history. | |
| 3. In 1982, he began working as a paramilitary volunteer in the Basij during the Iran-Iraq War. | |
| 4. During the Iran-Iraq War, he participated in various battles and operations, including Operation Fath ol-Mobin, Operation Beit ol-Moqaddas, the Second Battle of Khorramshahr, Operation Ramadan, the Battle of the Marshes, and the Siege of Basra. | |
| 5. Promoted to the rank of Brigadier General in July 2017. | |
| 6. Designated as Commander of the Basij Organisation by Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in July 2019, enforcing the regime’s laws and ideals on civilians. | |
| 7. He was subject to international sanctions from the United Kingdom (2020), European Union (2021), United States (2021), and Canada (2022). |