Mohammad-Hassan Nami
Mohammad-Hassan Nami (Persian: محمدحسن نامی) is an Iranian military officer.
Mohammad-Hassan Nami | |
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Nami in 2016 | |
Minister of Information and Communications Technology | |
In office 26 February 2013 – 15 August 2013 Acting: 2–26 February 2013 | |
President | Mahmoud Ahmadinejad |
Preceded by | Ali Nikzad |
Succeeded by | Mahmoud Vaezi |
Personal details | |
Born | c. 1953 (age 67–68)[1] Bijegan, Iran |
Nationality | Iranian |
Alma mater | |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Iran |
Branch/service | Army |
Years of service | 1974–present |
Rank | Brigadier general[2] |
Unit | 21st Division, 121st Battalion[2] |
Battles/wars | Iran–Iraq War (WIA)[2] |
He briefly held office as the minister of communication and information technology under Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in 2013.[1]
Nami formerly served as head of the geography organization of the Iranian armed forces,[3] deputy chairperson of joint chiefs-of-staff of Iranian Army[4] and deputy minister of defence and armed forces logistics.[5] He was also the military attaché of the Iranian embassy in Pyongyang, North Korea and holds a doctorate degree in state management from Kim Il Sung University,[5] as well as a Ph.D. in political geography[4] and one in strategic management.[1]
References
- "Biography: Mohammad-Hassan Nami (1953–)". Hamshahri (in Persian). 26 February 2008. 201062. Retrieved 14 April 2016.
- "Memoir book of Brigadier General Nami to be released". Iran's Book News Agency. 22 February 2016. Retrieved 1 March 2017.
- "Mousavi Dismisses Upcoming Elections; Rowdy Buildup to Majles Campaign". Tehran Bureau. 7 September 2011. Retrieved 1 March 2017.
- "Iran unearths Basir, an 'Islamic Google Earth'". Mail & Guardian Online. 11 April 2013. Retrieved 1 March 2017.
- "North Korean-Educated Ex-Commander Picked For Iranian Ministerial Post". Free Europe/Radio Liberty. 26 February 2013. Retrieved 1 March 2017.
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