Decree [Appointment of the Air Force Commander]

In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful

The Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, Imam Khomeini- may his sublime existence endure,

While appreciating the services rendered by Colonel Houshang Sadiq during his tenure of office as the Air Force Commander, based on the provision of Article 110 of the Constitution, the Supreme Defense Council hereby recommends to your Eminence the appointment of Colonel Mansour Setari as the Air Force Commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Sayyid `Ali Khamene'i

President and Chairman of the Supreme Defense Council

Bahman 10,1365 AHS

In His Most Exalted Name

With acknowledgment and gratitude for the services rendered by Colonel Houshang Sadiq, the recommendation is approved.

Rouhullah al-Mousawi al-Khomeini

Bahman 10,1365 AHS