Mohammad-Reza Gharaei Ashtiani
Mohammad-Reza Gharaei Ashtiani (Persian: محمدرضا قرایی آشتیانی) is the current minister responsible for the Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics of Iran.[1] Ashtiani was sworn in on August 25, 2021, replacing Brigadier General Amir Hatami who held role since 2017.
Mohammad-Reza Gharaei Ashtiani | |
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 Gharaei Ashtiani in 2021 | |
| Born | c. 1960 Tehran, Iran |
| Allegiance | Iran |
| Service/ | Ground Force |
| Years of service | 1980–present |
| Rank | Brigadier general |
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| Battles/wars | |
| Minister of Defence | |
| Assumed office 25 August 2021 | |
| President | Ebrahim Raisi |
| Preceded by | Amir Hatami |
| Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran | |
| In office 2 July 2019 – 19 September 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Ataollah Salehi |
| Succeeded by | Aziz Nasirzadeh |
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| Alma mater | Imam Ali Officers' Academy AJA University of Command and Staff Supreme National Defense University |
Military career
Ashtiani was promoted to the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of Islamic Republic of Iran (Artesh) on July 2, 2019, following a decree by Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Ashtiani replaced Major General Ataollah Salehi.
He was chosen to be the Minister of Defense by President Ebrahim Raisi and then was approved for the position and took office on August 25, 2021.
Defense Minister
Ashtiani’s selection for the position was favored by outgoing minister Amir Hatami who called Ashtiani the “best candidate” for position.
Ashtiani also said that he would prioritize exporting various defense products to other countries around the world.
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