Hossein Ashtari

Hossein Ashtari (Persian: حسین اشتری) is an Iranian military officer who currently serves as Iran's Chief of police, the chief commander of General Command of the Law Enforcement of Islamic Republic of Iran, since 2015.

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Hossein Ashtari
Born1959
Isfahan, Pahlavi Iran
AllegianceIran
Service/branchRevolutionary Guards
General Command of the Law Enforcement
RankBrigadier general
Battles/warsIran–Iraq War (WIA)
2016 West Iran clashes

Prior to the appointment, he was second-in-command of the forces replacing Ahmad Reza Radan, having previously served as the commander of Intelligence and Security Police until 2014.[1]

Ashtari is a former general of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.[2]

References
  1. "Security forces chief replaces deputy". Radio Zamaneh. 27 May 2014. Retrieved 11 April 2016.
  2. "Iran's Law Enforcement Shuffle Reflects Concern About Protests". The Washington Institute. Retrieved 2022-01-27.
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