Ahmad Meyghani
Amir Ahmad Meyghani | |
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Born |
1957 (age 58–59)[1] Shahrud, Iran[1] |
Allegiance | Iran |
Service/branch |
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Years of service | 1975–present |
Rank | Brigadier General |
Commands held |
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Battles/wars | Iran–Iraq War |
Ahmad Meyghani (Persian: احمد میقانی, also spelled Meighani and Mighani) is an Iranian retired fighter pilot[2] who currently serves as the second-in-command to the General Staff deputy for strategy.[1] Before, he served as the commander of Iranian army's air force and following the split of the air defense from the force, he was appointed as the inaugural commander of the latter.[3]
References
- 1 2 3 Amir Brig. Gen. Dr. Ahmad Meyghani (in Persian), Islamic Republic of Iran Army, retrieved 15 November 2016
- ↑ Chronological Listing of Iranian Air Force Northrop F-5, ejection-history.org.uk, retrieved 15 November 2016
- ↑ Ali Akbar Dareini (16 February 2009), Iran Moves to Boost Its Air Defense Capabilities, CNS News, retrieved 15 November 2016
Military offices | ||
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Preceded by Karim Ghavami |
Commander of Islamic Republic of Iran Army Air Force 28 October 2006 – 31 August 2008 |
Succeeded by Hassan Shahsafi |
New title Branch created |
Commander of Islamic Republic of Iran Army Air Defense Base 31 August 2008 – 16 January 2011 |
Succeeded by Farzad Esmaili |
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