In the Name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful
Major General Ata'ollah Salehi,
Considering that I have agreed to the resignation of Major General Mohammad Salimi, and in view of your bright revolutionary record and valuable service and experience in the Army, especially during the years of the Sacred Defense, I hereby appoint you chief commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran's Army.
It is expected that the Islamic Republic of Iran's Army, which currently benefits from a precious treasure of faithful and competent servicemen and which has taken great strides to raise the level of its combat preparedness both in the Sacred Defense era and in the following years, will move in this direction at a faster pace under your command by utilizing its young talented manpower in an optimal manner and raise its preparedness to an appropriate level.
I express my sincere appreciation and gratitude for the valuable and selfless efforts made by Major General Mohammad Salimi in his capacity as chief commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran's Army.
I pray to Almighty Allah for your increased success in performing your responsibilities.
Sayyid Ali Khamenei
Shahrivar 20, 1384
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Also, in a separate decree, Ayatollah Khamenei appointed Major General Mohammad Salimi special advisor to the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces on the Army-related affairs. The text of the Leader's decree is as follows:
In the Name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful
Major General Mohammad Salimi,
I agree to your resignation, and I hereby appoint you special advisor to the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces on the Army-related affairs.
Sayyid Ali Khamenei
Shahrivar 20, 1384