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| Other Name | Gholam Reza |
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| Known for | Being the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) brigadier general who commanded the Basij paramilitary force from 2019 until his death in 2026 |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Colour | Black |
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| Hair Colour | Salt & Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | University of Isfahan, Iran |
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| Educational Qualification | Graduation in History from the University of Isfahan |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Religion | Islam |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
Career
| Allegiance | Iran |
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| Branch | Basij (Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps) (IRGC) |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Service Years | 1982-2026 |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| After graduating, Gholamreza Soleimani pursued command and supervision courses at the IRGC University of Command and Staff (IRGC DAFOS). | |
| He was also a doctoral student in Iranian history. | |
| In 1982, he began working as a paramilitary volunteer in the Basij during the Iran-Iraq War. | |
| During the Iran-Iraq War, he participated in various battles and operations, including Operation Fath ol-Mobin, Operation Beit ol-Moqaddas, the Second Battle of Khorramshahr, Operation Ramadan, the Battle of the Marshes, and the Siege of Basra. | |
| Promoted to the rank of Brigadier General in July 2017. | |
| Designated as Commander of the Basij Organisation by Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in July 2019, enforcing the regime’s laws and ideals on civilians. |