| Mohammad Salimi | |
|---|---|
| Allegiance | Iran |
| Service/branch | Ground Forces |
| Years of service | 1979-2005 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands held | Commander-in-chief of the Iranian Army Defence Minister |
| Battles/wars | Iran–Iraq War |
Major General Mohammad Salimi (Persian: سرلشکر محمد سليمي) is the former commander-in-chief of the Iranian Army.[1][2] He was appointed to the post in 2000 and resigned in 2005. He was succeeded by major general Ataollah Salehi as the commander-in-chief of the Iranian Army.
He was also the defence minister in the cabinet of Mir-Hossein Mousavi with the rank of colonel.
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Ali Shahbazi |
Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Army 2000–2005 |
Succeeded by Ataollah Salehi |
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