Farzad Esmaili (Persian: فرزاد اسماعیلی) is an Iranian military officer who formerly held office as the commander of the Air Defense Force.[1][2] He served in the capacity between 2011 and 2018, when he was succeeded by his deputy Alireza Sabahifard.[citation needed] He was subsequently named as the assistant to the Commander-in-Chief of Islamic Republic of Iran Army.[3]
Amir Farzad Esmaili | |
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Birth name | Farzad Esmaili Salu Mahalleh |
Born | Salu Mahalleh, Rudsar, Iran | 15 January 1972
Allegiance | Iran |
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Years of service | 1993–present |
Rank | Brigadier general |
References
- ^ "Top officer praises Rouhani, Zarif for their stand in New York". 27 September 2016.
- ^ Iran reportedly deploys Russian-made S-300 missiles at its Fordow nuclear site, Japan Times, AUG 29, 2016. Retrieved 21 November 2016.
- ^ https://en.mehrnews.com/news/134524/Brig-Gen-Esmaili-named-assistant-commander-of-Iran-Army
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Preceded by Ahmad Meyghani | Commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Defense Force 2011–2018 | Succeeded by Ali Reza Sabahi Fard |