Mohammad-Hossein Dadras

Mohammad-Hossein Dadras (Persian: محمدحسین دادرس) is an Iranian regular military (Artesh) officer with the rank of brigadier who currently serves as the second-in-command of Islamic Republic of Iran Army.^[1]

Amir Mohammad-Hossein Dadras
Dadras - August 2018 in DAFOOS
Allegiance	Iran
Branch	Ground Force
Years of service	1979–present
Rank	Brigadier general
Commands	64th Infantry Division Ground Force
Battles / wars	Iran–Iraq War (WIA)

Career

Dadras previously served as the commander of Islamic Republic of Iran Army Ground Forces^[2] and Coordinating Deputy of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army.^[3][4]

In a speech given on October 2021, Dadras highlighted Iran’s ability to internally manufacture advanced military hardware, such as jet engines, drones, missiles, electronic and radar systems, highlighting that Iran does not rely on imports from foreign arms. In addition, he emphasized that Iran’s Army Air Force can analyze regional threats and respond to any threat in the shortest possible time.^[5][6]

He has dismissed Israel's military power, saying "The Zionist regime of Israel cannot equal Iran,"^[7] and warned about Iran’s capacity to respond firmly to any threats.

Sanctions

Dadras is subject to international sanctions imposed by the UK as of October 2024. These sanctions were imposed following Iran’s continued dangerous and destabilizing activity across the Middle East. Dadras is claimed to be involved in hostile activity by the Government of Iran, namely threatening, planning or conducting activity which is intended to undermine the prosperity or security of Israel. The sanctions include a travel ban and asset freeze.^[8]

Foreign Secretary David Lammy said: "Despite repeated warnings, the dangerous actions of Iran and its proxies are driving further escalation in the Middle East." "Following its ballistic missile attack on Israel, we are holding Iran to account and exposing those who facilitated these acts."^[8][9]

In a ceremony on September 2020, at AJA University of Command and Staff, Brigadier General Mohammad Hossein Dadras referred to Iran’s progress and achievements “History shows that nations and societies will never step forward to achieve perfect results without experiencing hardship and limitations.” He stated that since the victory of the Islamic Revolution, Iran has faced continuous pressure and restrictions. However, he emphasized that these very limitations have driven the country's progress, for example international arms embargoes compelled Iranian experts to rely on domestic expertise and indigenous capabilities to develop the military equipment the nation required.^[10]