Mohammad Ebrahim Hemmat (Persian: محمدابراهیم همت, April 2, 1955 in Shahreza, Isfahan Province – March 7, 1984[1] in Majnoon Island, Iraq) was an Iranian military leader and teacher. He was one of the highest ranking officers of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps during the Iran-Iraq War. In 1982, he spent a few months fighting against Israel during the 1982 Lebanon War. He then returned to Iran and held commanding roles in several missions during the Iran-Iraq War. He was killed in action on March 1984 in Operation Kheibar.
Mohammad Ebrahim Hemmat | |
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 Hemmat speaking for his troops | |
| Birth name | Mohammad Ebrahim Hemmat |
| Born | 2 April 1955 Shahreza, Imperial State of Iran |
| Died | 7 March 1984 (aged 28) Majnoon Island, Ba'athist Iraq |
| Buried | 32°02′02″N 51°52′38″E / 32.0338°N 51.8773°E |
| Allegiance | Iran |
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| Years of service | 1975–1984 |
| Rank | 1st Sergeant (1975–1977) |
| Unit | Isfahan 55 field Artillery Group (1975–1977) |
| Commands held | 27th Mohammad Rasulullah Division Zafar Headquarters 11th Qadr Corps |
| Battles/wars | |
| Awards |  Order of Fath (2nd Class) |
Early life and career edit
Mohammad Ebrahim Hemmat was born on the 2nd of April 1955 in Shahreza. He completed his studies in his hometown and in the year 1973, he earned a diploma. That year he enrolled in the Isfahan University of Teacher Training. He earned his associate degree in 1975 and two years later, he served his compulsory military service. After his military service, he returned to his birthplace and for a while, he taught history in Shahreza Middle School and several schools on the outskirts of the city. During this period, he tried to familiarize the students with the concept of revolution and for this reason, he was given several warnings from the SAVAK. His words had such an impact that he was forced to travel from city to city, fleeing from the Shah's agents. He first went to Firuzabad and propagated the word of the Revolution there. After a while, he moved to Yasuj. He left for Dogonbadan, barely escaping arrest and eventually, he settled down in Ahvaz. As the Revolution was coming to its climax in 1978, he returned to Shahreza and actively led protests there. At the end of one of these rallies, he was sentenced to death due to his anti-regime activities and had to disguise his appearance and struggle in secret until the Islamic revolution.[2][3]
After Islamic Revolution edit
Following the Revolution, Hemmat and his companions worked to establish order in the city. They formed a Committee of the Islamic Revolution and the IRGC of Shahreza. Hemmat was appointed director of IRGC's Public Relations in Shahreza.
In 1980, he was dispatched to Paveh, Kurdistan, to calm unrest. Hemmat lived in the Kurdistan province for two years; he had a significant effort to deal with the Kurds' poverty. Hemmat served two years as the commander of IRGC in Paveh. The locals became upset when he wanted to leave the region.[2]
Iran–Iraq war edit
When Iraq invaded Iran, Hemmat joined the military and departed for the southern front. Ahmad Motevaselian and Hemmat were commissioned by the commander-in-chief of the IRGC to form the Muhammad Rasoolullah Brigade.
He was director of a significant part of Operation Fath ol-Mobin. Hemmat played an important role in Operation Beit ol-Moqaddas as the deputy commander of the Muhammad Rasoolullah Brigade. He was eventually killed during Operation Kheibar, at 28 years old.[2]
Operations edit
In Roger Waters: The Wall edit
His picture was shown among many other people in Roger Waters The Wall in the ending credits.
Legacy edit
Hemmat Expressway, Shahid Hemmat Metro Station and Hemmat Underpass in Tehran is named after him.
See also edit
References edit
- ^ http://old.alef.ir/vdca6yni.49niy15kk4.html?66441
- ^ a b c "Shahid Ebrahim Henmat". Archived from the original on 2014-11-04.
- ^ "The Biografy of martyr Muhammad Ibrahim Hemmat". www.tebyan.net. TEBYAN CULTURAL AND INFORMATION CENTER. Archived from the original on 2015-03-16. Retrieved 2015-03-11. (in Persian)