Hossein Lashkari (Persian: حسین لشگری), known as "Seyyed-al-Usara of Iran" (i.e. the master of Iranian captives) (Persian: سیدالاسراء ایران),[17][18][19] (born in 1953, died in 2009), is an Iranian pilot who was captured in the Iran–Iraq War, and was freed after 18 years in captivity in Iraq. He died on 10 August 2009 owing to complications caused by his imprisonment.[20]
Hossein Lashkari | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Seyyed-al-Usara of Iran |
| Born | 11 March 1953 Ziaabad, Qazvin, Imperial State of Iran |
| Died | 10 August 2009 Behesht-e Zahra, Tehran, Iran |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance |  Islamic Republic of Iran[5][6][7] |
| Service | Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force |
| Rank | Major general |
| Battles / wars | Iran–Iraq War[8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16] |
| Alma mater | Major general of the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force |
Life
editHossein Lashkari who is also known as "Shahid-Lashkari" (Martyr Lashkari)[21][22][23] was born in the village of Zia-Abad in the city of Qazvin.[24][25] This Iranian pilot[26] passed his elementary education in Zia-Abad and departed to the capital of Qazvin province. He was assigned to the 77-Khorasan Division to do his military service after getting his diploma-degree in 1971. Later on, he entered the Imperial Iranian Air Force in 1975.[27] In the summer of 1977, Lashkari graduated from the army university as a second lieutenant. His highest rank was major general.[28][29]
Iran–Iraq War
editLashkari[30][31] has been named as the last captured,[32][33][34] "liberated martyr Major General Pilot Hossein-lashkari",[35][36][37] fought in the Iran–Iraq War. After performing 12 missions, his fighter was hit by an enemy missile; he bailed out and was captured by Iraqi forces in Iraq. After the adoption of United Nations Security Council Resolution 598, Lashkari was separated from his fellow prisoners of war (POWs), and the second portion of his captivity lasted for 16 years. His individual captivity lasted for ten years.[clarification needed] Afterwards, he was kept with 60 Iranian POWs for eight years. He was contacted by the Red Cross after 16 years and returned to the Islamic Republic of Iran two years later on 6 April 1998.
Hossein Lashkari eventually died on 10 August 2009 owing to complications caused by his captivity[38] at the time of the Iran–Iraq War.[39][40][41]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ How did Hossein Lashkari become Seyed al Usara?
- ^ A different narrative from the official document of the Baath regime's aggression against Iran in the imposed war / Who was the leader of the revolution called "Seyed al-Usara"?
- ^ What did Saddam say to Lashkari martyr?
- ^ 10 years in isolation for the crime of not interviewing / If you are tired of staying at home, read this book
- ^ "mirrorless days"; A shocking account of the captivity of martyr Hossein Lashkari
- ^ The story of being awarded the title of " Seyed al-Usara " and the rank of Lashgari Martyr Commander by the Supreme Leader
- ^ I, Hossein Lashgari pilot, have not known my family for 16 years
- ^ Unveiling of the statue of Martyr General Hossein Lashkari
- ^ The body of the martyr "Hossein Lashgari" was laid to rest in the plot of 50 martyrs
- ^ Fars News Agency, Shahid Major General Pilot Hossein Lashkari
- ^ In memory of Seyedol-Osara, the pilot of Martyr Hossein Lashkari magiran.com
- ^ Mashregh News, Azadeh Shahid Major General Pilot Hossein Lashkari
- ^ History placed as much responsibility as an army on the shoulders of Lashkari
- ^ My son calls me "Hossein" instead of "father"!
- ^ A story of 6405 days of waiting
- ^ Description of 18 years of expectation of a woman
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- ^ Seyyed Al-Osara's book about Martyr Hossein Lashkari ketabrah.ir, Retrieved 17 November 2020
- ^ DEFA Press, Shahid Hossein Lashkari, Retrieved 17 November 2020
- ^ The Last Captive (Azadeh Shahid Major General Pilot Hossein Lashkari) irib.ir, Retrieved 17 November 2020
- ^ Fars News Agency, Shahid Major General Pilot Hossein Lashkari, Retrieved 17 November 2020
- ^ In memory of Seyedol-Osara, the pilot of Martyr Hossein Lashkari magiran.com, Retrieved 18 November 2020
- ^ Mashregh News, Azadeh Shahid Major General Pilot Hossein Lashkari, Retrieved 17 November 2020
- ^ Hossein Lashkari radiofarhang.ir, Retrieved 17 November 2020
- ^ In remembrance of pilot Hussein Lashkari and operation Mersad oral-history.ir, Retrieved 18 November 2020
- ^ Mehr News Agency, "Hossein Lashkari", Retrieved 17 November 2020
- ^ The Last Captive (Azadeh Shahid Major General Pilot Hossein Lashkari) irib.ir, Retrieved 17 November 2020
- ^ How did "Hossein Lashkari" become "Seyedol Osara"? mashreghnews.ir, Retrieved 17 November 2020
- ^ Seyyed Al-Osara's book about Martyr Hossein Lashkari ketabrah.ir, Retrieved 17 November 2020
- ^ Hossein Lashkari aparat.com, Retrieved 18 November 2020
- ^ Pilot Hossein Lashkari meets with the Supreme Leader of the Revolution khamenei.ir, Retrieved 18 November 2020
- ^ How did "Hossein Lashkari" become "Seyedol Osara"? mashreghnews.ir, Retrieved 17 November 2020
- ^ Seyyed Al-Osara's book about Martyr Hossein Lashkari ketabrah.ir, Retrieved 17 November 2020
- ^ DEFA Press, Shahid Hossein Lashkari, Retrieved 17 November 2020
- ^ Biography of Hossein Lashkari hamshahrionline.ir, Retrieved 17 November 2020
- ^ The body of Martyr Hossein Lashkari was buried magiran.com, Retrieved 17 November 2020
- ^ The narrator of memoir "6410" passes away ibna.ir, Retrieved 18 November 2020
- ^ The Last Captive (Azadeh Shahid Major General Pilot Hossein Lashkari) irib.ir, Retrieved 17 November 2020
- ^ Martyr Hossein Lashkari is a symbol of patience and courage iribnews.ir, Retrieved 17 November 2020
- ^ Martyr "Hossein Lashkari", the myth of resistance yjc.ir, Retrieved 17 November 2020
- ^ The life of Martyr Lashkari in a conversation with his comrade mashreghnews.ir, Retrieved 17 November 2020