Mohammad Salimi

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Mohammad Salimi
Born(1937-02-02)February 2, 1937
Mashhad, Iran
DiedJanuary 30, 2016(2016-01-30) (aged 78)
Tehran, Iran
AllegianceIran
BranchGround Forces
Years of service1955–2005
RankMajor General
CommandsDefence Minister (1981–1984)
Commander-in-chief of the Iranian Army
Battles / warsIran–Iraq War

Mohammad Salimi (Persian: سرلشکر محمد سلیمی; February 2, 1937 – January 30, 2016) was an Iranian military person. He was born in Mashhad, Iran. He was the commander-in-chief of the Iranian Army. He served in the Iran-Iraq War. He began his career in 1955 and resigned in 2005. Salimi was the defense minister in the cabinet of Mir-Hossein Mousavi, replacing Javad Fakoori. He was in office from 1981 to August 1984.

References

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  2. ↑ Sepehr Zabir (23 April 2012). The Iranian Military in Revolution and War (RLE Iran D). CRC Press. p. 277. ISBN 978-1-136-81270-5. Retrieved 17 February 2013.
  3. ↑ J. Dionne (16 August 1984). "Tehran dismisses 5 cabinet members". The New York Times. Paris. Retrieved 27 August 2013.