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
Born1957 (age 6263)[1]
Shahrud, Iran[1]
AllegianceIran
Service/branch
Years of service1975–present
RankBrigadier General
Commands held
Battles/warsIran–Iraq War

References

  1. Amir Brig. Gen. Dr. Ahmad Meyghani (in Persian), Islamic Republic of Iran Army, retrieved 15 November 2016
  2. 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
  3. 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
Military offices
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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