Imam Khamenei Taps Replacements for Iran Commanders Martyred in Israeli Aggression
In a decree, Imam Khamenei, the commander-in-chief of the Iranian Armed Forces, assigned Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi to replace Major General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri, who was martyred in an Israeli military strike in the early hours of Friday, Iranian media reported.
In view of the martyrdom of Lieutenant General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri at the hands of the evil Zionist regime, & in light of Major General Sayyid Abdolrahim Mousavi's meritorious services & valuable experience, I appoint him as Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces. pic.twitter.com/e6LUdb4elG
— Khamenei.ir (@khamenei_ir) June 13, 2025
In the decree announcing the designation, the Leader paid tribute to Major General Baqeri for his glorious and dignified martyrdom at the hands of the evil Zionist regime and highlighted the new commander's admirable services and valuable experiences.
In another decree, Imam Khamenei appointed Brigadier General Mohammad Pakpour as the new commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC).
#BREAKING Ayatollah Khamenei appoints Brigadier General Mohammad Pakpour as new IRGC Chief Commander pic.twitter.com/KRJdE0w922
— Tehran Times (@TehranTimes79) June 13, 2025
Major General Pakpour is replacing Major General Hossein Salami, who was martyred in the Israeli aggression.
Moreover, following the martyrdom of Major General Gholam Ali Rashid, Imam Khamenei awarded the rank of Major General Ali Shadmani to a to brigadier general and appointed him as the new commander of the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters.
In view of Lt. Gen. Gholamali Rashid's martyrdom at the hands of the vile Zionist regime, and in light of Major General Ali Shadmani's meritorious services & valuable experience, I confer the rank of Major Gen. & appoint him Commander of the Khatam al-Anbiya (pbuh) Central HQ. pic.twitter.com/4dTDCKx66P
— Khamenei.ir (@khamenei_ir) June 13, 2025
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