Mahmoud Kaveh

General Mahmoud Kaveh (22 May 1961 – 2 September 1986) was an Iranian commander of the Army of the Guardians of the Islamic Revolution and one of the main figures in Iran–Iraq War.

Early life
He was born on 22 May 1961 in Mashhad. His father was a tradespeople in Mashhad. His father was related to Ruhollah Khomeini and Ali Khamenei and had role in beginning of Iranian Revolution in Mashhad. He was studied in religious science in Mashhad Hawza.

1979 Revolution
He was active in distributed of pro-Khomeini letters in his high school and other social places. He was participate with his father in protests between 1977 to 1979.

Military career
Kaveh was joined to Sepah in 1981 and was one of the youngest commanders during Iran–Iraq War. He was 19 when the war began and was assumed Special Shohada Forces three years later which was one of the main units of AGIR.

Responsibilities

 * Military training instructor (1981–1982)
 * Head of Guards of Ruhollah Khomeini (1982)
 * Responsible for the Operation of Saghaz (1982–1983)
 * Brigade Operations Officer of Special Forces of Shohada (1983–1984)
 * Commander of the Special Brigade of Shohada (1984–1986)
 * Commander of the Special Division of Shohada (1986)

Death
He was killed on 2 September 1986 in Ahwaz due to injuries suffered from mortar shrapnel, he was 25 at the time of his death. His body was sent to Tehran and buried at Behesht-e Zahra cemetery.