Mahmoud Baharmast

Mahmoud Baharmast (1899–1977) was an Iranian major general who served as the Chief of the Joint Staff of the Imperial Army in Iran in the period 1952–1953.

Early life and education Baharmast was born in 1899 in Tehran. He graduated from Dar al-Fonun, St. Louis School, Tehran, and Mushir al-Dawla School. Baharmast's term ended in March 1953, and he was replaced by Taghi Riahi in the post.

While in office Prime Minister Mohammad Mosaddegh accused military officers, including Baharmast, of not listening to his orders but to the orders of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi.

Later years and death After Mohammad Mosaddegh was sent to exile Baharmast was invited to continue his military career, but he did not accept the offer. He dealt with studies on the etymology of the Persian words. In 1977 he died in Tehran while being blind in both eyes.