| Ali Shahbazi | |
|---|---|
| Born | Qom |
| Allegiance | Iran |
| Service/branch | Ground Forces |
| Years of service | 1960-2000 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands held | Commander-in-chief of the Iranian Army The joint chief of staff of the Iranian Army Coordinating deputy of the joint chief of staff of the Iranian Army |
| Battles/wars | Iran–Iraq War |
Major General Ali Shahbazi (Persian: سرلشکر علی شهبازی) is the former commander-in-chief of the Iranian Army.[1][2] He was the first commander-in-chief of the Iranian Army, as before his appointment to this post, the post of commander-in-chief of the Iranian Army didn't exist. He was succeeded by major general Mohammad Salimi. Before creation of this new military post, he was the joint chief of staff of the Iranian Army.
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Mohammad-Hadi Shadmehr |
Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Army 1998–2000 |
Succeeded by Mohammad Salimi |
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