Ahmad Meyghani
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]
Ahmad Meyghani | |
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| Born | 1957 (age 62–63)[1] Shahrud, Iran[1] |
| Allegiance | Iran |
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| Years of service | 1975–present |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
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| Battles/wars | Iran–Iraq War |
References
- 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, archived from the original on 2013-11-03, retrieved 15 November 2016
- Ali Akbar Dareini (16 February 2009), Iran Moves to Boost Its Air Defense Capabilities, CNS News, archived from the original on 23 November 2016, retrieved 15 November 2016
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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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