Leader Appoints New Director of IRGC’s Strategic Center and New Chief of IRGC’s Joint Staff

The Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Armed Forces, Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei, in a decree issued on September 20, 2007 appointed Rear Admiral Dr. Ali-Akbar Ahmadiyan new director of the Strategic Center of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC). Also, in a separate decree, the Leader designated Brigadier General Sayyid Mohammad Hosseinzadeh Hejazi new chief of the IRGC's Joint Staff. The texts of the Leader's decrees are as follows:
In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
Rear Admiral Dr. Ali-Akbar Ahmadiyan,
Considering that General Mohammad-Ali Ja'fari has been appointed chief commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), and in view of your valuable experience at the top echelons of the IRGC and your competence, I hereby appoint you director of the IRGC's Strategic Center.
You are expected to perform the defined and specified tasks and engage in a constant interaction with the IRGC's chief commander and report on the progress made.
I express my appreciation and gratitude for the sincere services rendered by Major General Ja'fari at this center.
I pray to Almighty Allah for your increased success in performing your responsibilities.
Sayyid Ali Khamenei
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In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
Brigadier General Sayyid Mohammad Hosseinzadeh Hejazi,
Considering that you have been recommended by the chief commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), and in view of your valuable experience and efficiency, I hereby appoint you chief of the IRGC's Joint Staff.
The IRGC's Joint Staff is expected to bring about the increased preparedness of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps by using the services of the existing committed forces and through cooperation and coordination with the IRGC's Chief Command.
I express my appreciation and gratitude for the sincere efforts made by Rear Admiral Ahmadiyan while he was holding this position.
I pray to Almighty Allah for your increased success in performing your responsibilities.
Sayyid Ali Khamenei