Amir Ali Hajizadeh

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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1. When was Amir Ali Hajizadeh born?February 28, 1962
2. Where was Amir Ali Hajizadeh born?Iran
3. What is the command tenure?October 2009 – June 2025
4. What is the rank?Brigadier General
5. Who was Amir Ali Hajizadeh?He was a Brigadier General who led Iran's Aerospace Forces, guiding the development of drones, missiles, and space rockets.
6. When did he become commander of the Aerospace Forces?He became commander in October 2009 and served until his death in June 2025.

IRGC Aerospace Forces: The branch of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps responsible for air, missile, and space technologies.
Brigadier General: A senior military rank, typically commanding a brigade or a significant division.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV): An aircraft that is not piloted by a human, commonly known as a drone.
Ballistic Missile: A missile that follows a ballistic trajectory, typically used for long-range attacks.