About Ali Shahbazi
Born 1937. Ali Shahbazi is an Iranian military officer and military personnel.
Ali Shahbazi is the former commander-in-chief of the Iranian Army.
Career Shahbazi was appointed by Rafsanjani as the chief of staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Joint Staff on 7 May 1988. Shahbazi was the first commander-in-chief of the Iranian Army. He was succeeded by major general Mohammad Salimi when he resigned from office in May 2000. Then he became the head of the Trusted University Council for National Defense and chief military advisor of Ali Khamenei.
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Who is Ali Shahbazi?
Commander-in-chief of the Iranian Army
When was Ali Shahbazi born?
Ali Shahbazi was born in 1937 in Qom.
What is Ali Shahbazi's occupation?
Ali Shahbazi is a military officer and military personnel.
What nationality is Ali Shahbazi?
Ali Shahbazi is Iranian.
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