Shahram Irani

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Shahram Irani
Irani in 2022
Native name
شهرام ایرانی
Born1967 (age 58–59)
Sanandaj, Iran
AllegianceIslamic Republic of Iran
BranchIslamic Republic of Iran Navy
RankRear Admiral
CommandsIslamic Republic of Iran Navy
Alma mater

Shahram Irani (Persian: شهرام ایرانی) is an Iranian military officer[1] of Kurdish ethnicity and the current Commander of the Iranian Navy, appointed since 17 August 2021, replacing Hossein Khanzadi. Irani is also the first Sunni commander of a military branch in the Islamic Republic of Iran Army.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Navy chief: Iranian Navy can be present at all open seas". 8 September 2021.
  2. ^ "Iran appoints first Sunni high-ranking commander as Navy chief".


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