commander
Example Sentences
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The Islamic Republic has set up four layers of replacements for its entire leadership, including its army commanders, in case of a sustained military campaign, Iranian officials said.
These are fateful moments in the turbulent history of the Islamic Republic of Iran - but its most powerful clerics and commanders have been preparing for it.
From BBC
He surrounded himself with advisers and military commanders who kept Iran largely safe from foreign threats.
Khamenei spent months at a time on the front lines, where many of the commanders and soldiers he met and knew were killed.
From BBC
According to the department, helicopters are also deployed in a variety of support roles, including transporting supplies and serving as a commander’s eyes in the sky during special events.
From Los Angeles Times
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