Mohsen Gheytaslou

Mohsen Gheytaslou (Persian: محسن قیطاسلو; 1990 - April 11, 2016) was an Iranian Takavar and the first member of the 65th Airborne Special Forces Brigade to be killed in the Syrian Civil War.[2][3][4][5][6] He was deployed to Syria in an advisory capacity[7] and to protect holy shrines in the Syria.[1] Ghitaslou was killed on 11 April 2016 in Syria.[8][2]

Mohsen Gheytaslou
Born1990
Pakdasht County, Iran[1]
DiedApril 11, 2016(2016-04-11) (aged 26)
Syria
Allegiance Iran
Service/branch Ground Forces of Islamic Republic of Iran Army
Years of service?–2016
Rank Second lieutenant
Unit65th NOHED Brigade
Battles/warsSyrian Civil War  †

References
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  6. "4 Iranian commandos reportedly killed in Syria fighting". The Times of Israel Staff. 12 April 2016. Retrieved 12 April 2016.
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