Habibollah Sayyari
Habibollah Sayyari | |
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Habibollah Sayyari in 2018 | |
| Born | 1955 (age 69–70) Fasa, Imperial State of Iran |
| Allegiance | Iran |
| Branch | Navy |
| Years of service | 1974–present |
| Rank | Rear Admiral |
| Commands | |
| Battles / wars | Iran–Iraq War (WIA) |
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Habibollah Sayyari (Persian: حبیبالله سیاری, born 1955) has been appointed the acting Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the former Commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy (the "Regular Navy").
On 13 June 2025, following the Israeli attack and by order of the Supreme Leader of the Revolution, General Habibollah Sayyari was appointed the temporary commander of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran, replacing Mohammad Bagheri.
He is a former Marine Commando who fought in the Iran–Iraq war.