In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
Brigadier General Ahmad Pourdastan,
At the suggestion of the Commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army and considering your commitment, experience and competence, I appoint you as the Deputy Commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army.
Improving intelligence and operational preparedness in the Islamic Republic of Iran Army and resolving the livelihood issues of the staff- within the framework of the measures adopted by the Commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army- are expected.
I thank Brigadier General Musavi and appreciate the value of the efforts made by him during the time he held this responsibility.
I ask Allah the Great to bestow success on everyone.
Sayyid Ali Khamenei
November 19, 2016