Quick Info
| Profession | Military Officer |
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| Nationality | Iranian |
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| Date of Birth | XX/XX/1960 |
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| Age | Unknown |
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| Birthplace | Golpayegan, Isfahan Province, Imperial State of Iran |
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| Date of Death | 13/06/2025 |
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Bio/Wiki
| Known for | Being the Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) from 2019 to 2025 |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5’ 9” (180 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
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| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | - Iran University of Science and Technology, Iran
- AJA University of Command and Staff, Iran
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| Qualifications | - Graduation in Mechanical Engineering from the Iran University of Science and Technology (1981)
- Post Graduation in Defense Management from AJA University of Command and Staff, Iran (1988)
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Personal Life
| Religion | Islam |
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| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
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| Hometown | Isfahan Province, Imperial State of Iran |
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Family
| Siblings | Brother - Mostafa Salami (a senior officer in the regular armed force) |
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Career
| Allegiance | Iran |
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| Branch | IRGC |
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| Years of Service | 1980-2025 |
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| Rank | Major General |
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| Commands | - Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
- University of Command and Staff
- IRGC Air Force
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| Wars | - Iran–Iraq War
- Iranian intervention in Iraq
- June 2025 Israeli strikes on Iran
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| Major Designations | - Commander of IRGC University of Command and Staff (1992-1997)
- Operations deputy of IRGC Joint Staff (1997-2005)
- Commander of IRGC Air Force (2005-2009)
- Deputy commander of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (2009-2019)
- Commander-in-chief of the IRGC (2019-2025)
- Professor of the Supreme National Defense University (2019)
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Joined the IRGC in 1980 at the onset of the Iran-Iraq War and subsequently served in various commanding roles. |
| 2. Promoted to deputy commander of the IRGC before eventually leading the organization. |
| 3. Played a significant role in the IRGC’s operations during the Iran-Iraq War and beyond. |
| 4. Received U.N. sanctions for his involvement in Iran's ballistic missile program. |
| 5. Made aggressive public statements regarding Israel and the U.S., often pledging retaliation against their actions. |
| 6. Was involved in controversies concerning human rights violations and the crackdown on protests. |
| 7. Participated in military operations against Israel, directing extensive drone and missile strikes as head of the IRGC. |
