Razi Mousavi


Razi Mousavi
Born1963 (1963)
Zanjan, Imperial State of Iran
Died25 December 2023(2023-12-25) (aged 59–60)
Sayyidah Zaynab, Rif Dimashq, Syria
Allegiance Iran
Service / branch Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
Years of service1980–2023
RankBrigadier general
Battles / wars

Razi Mousavi (Persian: رازی موسوی; 1963 – 25 December 2023) was an Iranian military officer serving in the IRGC's Quds Force. He was killed by an Israeli airstrike in Sayyidah Zaynab, Rif-Dimashq, Syria during the Israel–Hamas war. At the time of his death, Mousavi was described as Iran's most influential military commander in Syria.[1]

  1. ^ Hashem, Ali (25 December 2023). "Inside story: Airstrike kills Iran's 'most influential' commander in Syria". Amwaj Media. Retrieved 26 December 2023.