21 تیر 1371
Appointment of Brigadier General Mohammad Ali Jafari as Commander of the IRGC Ground Forces
Summary
Khamenei appoints Brigadier General Jafari as IRGC Ground Forces Commander, highlighting his leadership during the imposed war and urging continued strength.
Translation note: This English text is a machine-assisted translation of the Persian transcript published by the Office of the Supreme Leader (leader.ir). For exact wording, consult the Persian original below or the linked source.
In the Name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
Brigadier General Mohammad Ali Jafari,
Based on the proposal of the Commander-in-Chief of the IRGC, I appoint you, who are one of the insightful elements with a brilliant record in command and leadership of operations on the battlefields during the imposed war, as the Commander of the Ground Forces of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. I express my gratitude to Brigadier General Izadi, whose valuable efforts and endeavors in organizing this force are unforgettable. It is evident that the maximum use of the capabilities and experiences of that dear brother should be made in the IRGC. Your main mission is the command and administration of the IRGC Ground Forces and striving to increasingly strengthen this main structure of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
I pray for the success of everyone from Almighty God.
Seyyed Ali Khamenei
21/4/71