About Houshang Seddigh
Lived 1947 – 2020 (aged 72). Houshang Seddigh was an Iranian aircraft pilot.
Houshang Seddigh (; 8 February 1948 – 8 July 2020) was an Iranian fighter pilot. He served as the commander of the Air Force from 1983 to 1986.
Seddigh ranked colonel when he was appointed to the position on 28 November 1983. According to Pierre Razoux, he was more dynamic than his predecessor Mohammad-Hossein Moeinpour and enjoyed the confidence of the Iranian establishment. Seddigh was replaced by Mansour Sattari in 1986.
He died of COVID-19 in Tehran, Seddigh was 72.
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Who was Houshang Seddigh?
Commander of Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force
When was Houshang Seddigh born?
Houshang Seddigh was born on 13 November 1947 in Tehran.
When did Houshang Seddigh die?
Houshang Seddigh died on 8 July 2020 in Tehran.
What was Houshang Seddigh's occupation?
Houshang Seddigh was an aircraft pilot.
What nationality was Houshang Seddigh?
Houshang Seddigh was Iranian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Houshang Seddigh. https://biography.guide/houshang-seddigh/
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