Ahmad Meyghani

Ahmad Meyghani (Persian: احمد میقانی, also spelled Meighani and Mighani) is an Iranian retired fighter pilot^[2] who currently serves as the second-in-command to the General Staff deputy for strategy.^[1] Before, he served as the commander of the Iranian army's air force and following the split of the air defense from the force, he was appointed as the inaugural commander of the latter.^{[citation needed]} He piloted an F-14 and has training with the aircraft.

Amir Ahmad Meyghani
Born	1957 (age 67–68)[1] Shahrud, Iran[1]
Allegiance	Iran
Branch	Air Force (1975–2011) Air Defense Force (2008–2011) General Staff (2011–)
Years of service	1975–present
Rank	Brigadier General
Commands	IRIA Air Force (2006–2008) IRIA Air Defense Force (2008–2011)
Battles / wars	Iran–Iraq War