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COMMANDER // 1932–1981

Mostafa Chamran

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Lifespan

1932 – 1981

19401950196019701980Iran–Iraq War · 1980-1988Siege of Abadan — November 6, 1980 · Iran · Iran–Iraq War

Active service 1980 — 1 battle across 1 war; first command at age 48.

Profile

Mostafa Chamran Savehi was an Iranian scientist, politician, and guerrilla, best known for serving as the first defense minister of post-revolutionary Iran.

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Battles (1)

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