Habibollah Sayyari
Iran
Chief of the General Staff of the Islamic Republic of Iran Armed Forces
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Habibollah Sayyari is an Iranian military officer who briefly served as Acting Chief of Staff of the Islamic Republic of Iran Armed Forces in June 2025. He previously served as Commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy.
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Sep 30, 2026
Lean Right
He emphasized that sports is the backbone of combat readiness and deterrence power of the armed forces.
Conservatives strongly endorse his message linking physical fitness to military preparedness and national defense.
Sep 6, 2026
Far Left
The army chief of staff said today's war is a war of wills and endurance, asserting that Iran has been very successful in this regard.
Reformists respect the military's stance on national defense but urge the leadership to prioritize diplomatic and economic solutions over heroic narratives that avoid addressing internal crises.
Aug 30, 2026
Lean Right
As head of the Dissolution and Scrapping Organization, he is tied to the new rules for vehicle scrapping certificates affecting auto production and imports.
Conservatives see him as enforcing domestic industrial regulation that protects local manufacturers from import competition.
Aug 23, 2026
Far Left
Admiral Sayyari celebrated Iran's defense industry achievements on Defense Industry Day, emphasizing self-sufficiency.
While Reformists acknowledge defense capabilities, they often worry that an overemphasis on military strength comes at the expense of economic and social development.