Press TV- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has appointed Brigadier General Ahmad Reza Pourdastan as the second-in-command of the Iranian Army.

In a decree on Saturday, the Leader urged Pourdastan to improve the intelligence and operational capabilities of the Iranian Army.

Ayatollah Khamenei said the appointment has been made as per a proposal by Commander of Iran's Army Major General Ataollah Salehi with regard to Pourdastan�s competence and dutifulness.

Pourdastan formerly served as commander of the Iranian Army�s Ground Forces.

Meanwhile, the Leader appointed Kiomars Heidari as the new Commander of the Iranian Army�s Ground Forces.

Ayatollah Khamenei, in his decree on Saturday, urged Heidari to make efforts to improve defense capabilities of units proportionate to the requirements.