Kioumars Heydari (Persian: کیومرث حیدری) is an Iranian general. As of 2022,[1] he is Commander of the Iranian Army's Ground Forces.[2]


Kioumars Heydari
Born1964 (age 59–60)
Sahneh, Kermanshah Province, Iran
AllegianceIran
Service/branchGround Force
Years of service1983–present
RankBrigadier general
Commands heldCommander of the Iranian Army Ground Forces
Deputy Commander of the Iranian Army Ground Forces
Battles/warsIran–Iraq War

References edit

  1. ^ "Treasury Sanctions Iran's Morality Police and Senior Security Officials for Violence Against Protesters and the Death of Mahsa Amini". United States Department of the Treasury. 22 September 2022. Archived from the original on 23 September 2022. Retrieved 23 September 2022.
  2. ^ انتصاب جانشین فرمانده کل ارتش و فرمانده نیروی زمینی ارتش
Military offices
Preceded by Commander of Islamic Republic of Iran Army's Ground Forces
2016–present
Incumbent