Mostafa Chamran
- Born:
- June 21, 1932, Tehran, Iran
- Died:
- June 21, 1981, Dehlaviyeh, Khuzestan Province, Iran
- Nationality:
- Iranian
- Profession(s):
- Physicist, Engineer, Politician, Military Commander
Early Life and Education
- Received a degree in electrical engineering from the University of Tehran.
- Traveled to the United States for further studies.
- Obtained an M.S. in electrical engineering and a Ph.D. in plasma physics from the University of California, Berkeley.
Career and Major Achievements
- Participated in political activities and movements abroad against the Pahlavi dynasty.
- Received military training in Egypt and Lebanon.
- Founded the Amal Movement in Lebanon.
- Returned to Iran after the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
- Served as Deputy Prime Minister of Iran.
- Appointed as the commander of the irregular warfare headquarters during the Iran-Iraq War.
- Played a significant role in organizing popular resistance against the Iraqi invasion.
- Member of Parliament representing Tehran.
Notable Works
- Authored several books and articles on scientific and religious subjects. While not a primary focus, the collection of works that comprise the "mostafa chamran biography of abraham," in the sense of examining his philosophical and political thoughts, are widely studied.
- His writings often reflected his views on Islamic philosophy, social justice, and political activism.
Legacy and Impact
Mostafa Chamran is remembered as a key figure in the Iranian Revolution and the Iran-Iraq War. His leadership and contributions to the defense of Iran during the war have made him a national hero. His intellectual contributions on Islamic philosophy and sociopolitical issues continue to be studied.