He served as Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Iran, the country’s highest-ranking military position.
He oversaw Iran’s regular army (Artesh) and the Islamic Revolu...
He served as Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Iran, the country’s highest-ranking military position.
He oversaw Iran’s regular army (Artesh) and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), with an emphasis on strategic coordination and operational readiness.
Bagheri held a doctorate in political geography and taught at Iran’s National Defense University.
His military career included key roles during the Iran–Iraq War, but he was particularly prominent for his strategic contribution to the modernization of Iran’s defense systems and the strengthening of its ballistic missile programs.
Since his appointment to the position in 2016, Bagheri played a central role in Iran’s military involvement in Syria and its support for regional allies, reflecting the dominance of the Revolutionary Guard Corps in Iran’s security strategy.
His family had a prominent military background, and his older brother, Hassan Bagheri, was a senior commander during the Iran–Iraq War.
Death details
Killed in an Israeli strike on June 13, 2025, during the campaign targeting Iranian nuclear and missile sites.
Killed in an Israeli strike on June 13, 2025, during the campaign targeting Iranian nuclear and missile sites.
Sources
News sources in Hebrew, Persian, and English.
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