Nasser Shabani
Sardar Nasser Shabani | |
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| Born | c. 1957 Imperial State of Iran |
| Died | 13 March 2020 (aged 62–63) Iran |
| Allegiance | Iran |
| Service/ | Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps |
| Years of service | 1982–2020 |
| Rank | Brigadier general |
| Unit | Quds Force |
| Commands held | Imam Hossein University |
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Nasser Shabani (Persian: ناصر شعبانی; c. 1957 – 13 March 2020) was an Iranian general and senior commander of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). He took credit for using Houthi rebels to target Saudi oil tankers.[1]
Career
Shabani began his military career in 1982 during the
Sar-Allah Headquarters.[3]
In 2018, he stated in Iranian state media that the IRGC ordered the Houthi forces in
Bab al-Mandab Strait
.
Death
Shabani died from COVID-19 on 13 March 2020.[4]
References
- ^ "Iran coronavirus deaths:Top Iranian IRGC Commander Nasser Shabani, who once openly admitted to blowing up Saudi oil tankers, dies of COVID 19". International Business Times. 14 March 2020.
- ^ "Iranian Gen. Shabani dies from coronavirus". Anadolu Agency. 14 March 2020.
- Tasnim News(in Persian). 14 March 2020.
- ^ Times, New Straits (14 March 2020). "Top Iranian general Shabani dies of Covid-19". NST Online.
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