COMMANDER // 1929–1985
Massoud Monfared Niyaki
Lifespan
1929 – 1985
Active service 1981–1982 — 3 battles across 1 war; first command at age 52.
Profile
Major General Masoud Monfared Niyaki or Monfared Niaki (1929–1985) was an Iranian military officer. He studied in the Officers' School, specializing in armored warfare. Niyaki received the rank of colonel in 1976. He was active during the Iran–Iraq war, including Operation Tariq al-Qods, Operation Fath ol-Mobin, Operation Beit ol-Moqaddas, Operation Dawn, and Operation Ramadan. He was the commander of the 92nd Armored Division and the 88th Armored Division. He was killed during a war game conducted by 58th Zolfaghar Takavar Division.
Battles (3)
1981
1982
1982