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COMMANDER // 1902–1989

Ruhollah Khomeini

Supreme Leader of IranIranIran3 battles1 war

Lifespan

1902 – 1989

192519501975Iran–Iraq War · 1980-1988Siege of Abadan — November 6, 1980 · Iran · Iran–Iraq WarOperation Ramadan — August 3, 1982 · Iran · Iran–Iraq WarOperation Mersad — July 26, 1988 · Iran · Iran–Iraq War

Active service 1980–1988 — 3 battles across 1 war; first command at age 78.

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Battles (3)

Last verified June 2026
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