Massoud Monfared Niyaki
| Major General Amir Sarlashkar Massoud Monfared Niyaki | |
|---|---|
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Statue at Monfared Niyaki Boulevard | |
| Native name | مسعود منفرد نیاکی |
| Born |
1929 Amol, Mazandaran province, Iran |
| Died |
1985 Karaj, Tehran province, Iran |
| Allegiance |
.svg.png){kind=small} Imperial State of Iran Islamic Republic of Iran |
| Service/branch | Islamic Republic of Iran Army Ground Forces |
| Years of service | 33 years |
| Rank | Major general |
| Commands held |
88th Armored Division of Zahedan 92nd Armored Division of Ahvaz |
| Battles/wars | Iran-Iraq war |
| Awards | Order of Fath |
Major General Massoud Monfared Niyaki (1929–1985) (Persian: مسعود منفرد نیاکی) was a commander in Islamic Republic of Iran Army. He studied in the Officers' School, specializing in armored warfare. He was active during the Iran–Iraq war, including Operation Tariq al-Qods, Operation Fath ol-Mobin, Operation Beit ol-Moqaddas, Operation Valfajr, and Operation Ramazan. He was commander of the 92nd Armored Division of Ahvaz.[1][2]
He was killed during a war game conducted by 58th Zolfaghar Takavar Division.
In popular culture
Footstep of the Oldman (Persian: ردپای پیر), written by Alireza Poorbozorg in 170 pages, is a biography of Massoud Monfared Niyaki.[3][4]
The Last Chapter of Love (Persian: آخرین فصل عشق) was a documentary film about Monfared Niyaki broadcast by IRIB 3.[5]