Mohamed Pakpur
General-Major Mohamed Pakpur, born in 1961 in Arak, Iran, is a prominent military leader known for his strategic roles in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). He holds a master's degree in geography and a PhD in political geography, specializing in unstable border regions and asymmetrical warfare. Pakpur joined the IRGC immediately after the 1979 Islamic Revolution and played a crucial role during the Iran-Iraq War, commanding several frontline divisions. His leadership in antiterrorism operations, particularly during the 2017 ISIS attack on the Iranian parliament, has solidified his reputation. Recently appointed as the new commander of the IRGC, he has made headlines for vowing retaliation against perceived threats to Iran, particularly in the context of escalating tensions with Israel.
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Costa Rica:
The new head of the Revolutionary Guards, Mohamed Pakpur, promised to open 'the gates of hell' for Israel.
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Serbia:
Mohamed Pakpur threatened to open 'the gates of hell' in retaliation for the Israeli attacks.
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Mohamed Pakpur was appointed as the successor to Hosein Salami and was previously the commander of the Ground Forces.
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Serbia:
General-major Mohamed Pakpur is known for his strategic roles in the Iranian Revolutionary Guard and his leadership during the Iran-Iraq war.
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