Mohammad Reza Zahedi

Some of the key events about Mohammad Reza Zahedi

• 1979

  Joined the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) after the Iranian Revolution
• 1979

  Participated in the Islamic Revolution, which led to the overthrow of the Shah and establishment of a theocratic regime
• 1980

  Participated in defending Iran during the Iran-Iraq War
• 1980

  Joined the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), a controversial paramilitary organization
• 1982

  Involved in military operations during the Iran-Iraq War, contributing to prolonged conflict
• 1988

  Appointed as a commander in the IRGC Navy
• 1997

  Promoted to the position of Deputy Commander of the IRGC Navy
• 1997

  Appointed as commander of IRGC Ground Forces, furthering involvement in a controversial organization
• 2005

  Became deputy commander of IRGC, increasing influence in an organization accused of human rights abuses
• 2007

  Became the Commander of the IRGC Ground Forces
• 2007

  Sanctioned by the United Nations Security Council for involvement in Iran's nuclear program
• 2008

  Led efforts to modernize and expand the IRGC Ground Forces
• 2010

  Oversaw the development of new military tactics and strategies
• 2010

  Sanctioned by the European Union for role in Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile programs
• 2011

  Accused by the U.S. Treasury Department of supporting terrorism and aiding Syria's repression
• 2015

  Played a role in Iran's military advisory mission in Syria
• 2019

  Appointed as the Deputy Coordinator of the IRGC
• 2019

  Designated as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist by the U.S. government
• 2020

  Sanctioned by the U.S. for alleged involvement in Iran's weapons program
• 2023

  Assumed the position of Commander of the IRGC Ground Forces for a second time

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