Date: 2026-11-13
City: Tehran
Province: Tehran
Country: Iran
Health Status: Deceased
1980-08-15
1980-08-15
Status: Executed
Mahdiyoun was born in Zanjan. After completing his high school education, he entered the flight academy. He underwent training in the United States, attained the rank of First Lieutenant, and became a fighter pilot in the 1st Fighter Wing. He eventually rose to command the Air Defence of the Imperial Iranian Air Force.
Following the Revolution, Mahdiyoun was appointed Commander of the Iranian Air Force; however, he was removed from his post just two days later due to his unpopularity among the personnel under his command.
Participation in the Nojeh Coup
After the Nojeh coup plot was uncovered, Mahdiyoun was arrested while attempting to flee the country; he was subsequently executed on charges of participating in the coup.
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