Decree [Approval of the rank promotion of the gendarmerie and city-police Commanders]

[In His Most Exalted Name

To the Great Leader of the Islamic Revolution and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, Imam Khomeini- may his sublime presence endure,

With greetings! As it is well known to Your Eminence, the rank of the gendarmerie commander and the city-police chief has been the same as that of the three military forces (air, ground and navy) in the past. Recently, with Your Eminence approval, the commanders of the military forces have been honored to receive the rank of brigadier general. Thus, considering the observance of points on the efficiency and encouragement of disciplinary forces as well as satisfaction with respect to the performance of the cited commanders, Your Eminence's approval is respectfully sought for Col. Muhammad Sohrabi, Gendarmerie Commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Col. Sayyid Rida Nik-Nezhad, City-Police of the Islamic Republic of Iran, to be promoted to the rank of brigadier general. In an earlier consultation with the president in this regard, his Excellency's endorsement has been obtained.

In the end, I beseech God, the Exalted, to grant longevity to you and near victory to the combatants of Islam.

Sayyid `Ali Akbar Muhtashami

Interior Minister]

In His Most Exalted Name

It is approved. «1» May they succeed in serving the people, God willing.

Rouhullah al-Mousawi al-Khomeini

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