Mohammad Bagheri (general)

thumb|Mohammad Bagheri Mohammad Bagheri (born Mohammad-Hossein Afshordi; 1960 – [[June 13]) 2025) was an Iranian military officer in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), who served as the Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces from 2016 to 2025. The chief of staff is considered the highest ranking military officer in the Islamic Republic of Iran and is responsible for the coordination and supervision of Iran’s regular army (Artesh) and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Bagheri was killed along with other senior officers during a series of airstrikes launched by Israel on 13 June 2025. Quotes The person who has recently achieved power (Donald Trump), has talked off the top of his head! Threatening Iran in the Persian Gulf is just a joke. Iranian commander criticizes Trump statements We consider the U.S. troops in West Asia to be terrorists and if they do a damn thing, we will confront them vigorously. If US troops make a mistake, we will respond vigorously: Iran military chief External links Category:1960 births Category:2025 deaths Category:Military leaders from Iran Category:People from Tehran