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Iranian general and minister
Mohammad-Reza Gharaei Ashtiani
(
Persian
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) is an Iranian
military officer
who serves as the current
minister of defence
in Iran.
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Ashtiani was sworn in on 25 August 2021, replacing
Brigadier General
Amir Hatami
who held role since 2017.
Military career
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Ashtiani was promoted to the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of Islamic Republic of Iran (Artesh) on 2 July 2019, following a decree by Supreme Leader
Ali Khamenei
. Ashtiani replaced Major General
Ataollah Salehi
. He was selected to be the Minister of Defense by President Ebrahim Raisi and then was approved for the position and took office on 25 August 2021.
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Defense Minister
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Ashtiani’s selection for the position was favored by outgoing minister
Amir Hatami
who called Ashtiani the “best candidate” for position. Ashtiani said that he would prioritize exporting various defense products to other countries around the world.
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