Unlike some high-ranking officers, Moghadam preferred to stay out of the political limelight. He focused on results rather than recognition, a trait that earned him respect among peers and superiors alike. Those close to him recount that he viewed his work as a form of jihad, not in the military sense alone but as a sacred duty to protect and advance the Islamic Republic.
His leadership style was marked by pragmatism and adaptability. While deeply committed to the ideological principles of the Islamic Revolution, he was also willing to learn from foreign sources and adapt international technologies to suit Iran’s specific needs. This pragmatic approach allowed Iran to leapfrog some developmental hurdles that might have otherwise taken decades to overcome.
Hassan Tehrani Moghadam’s impact on Iran’s military and strategic capabilities cannot be overstated. As the architect of the country’s missile program, he transformed Iran from a nation with limited conventional power into a regional force capable of asymmetric warfare and strategic deterrence. His contributions have had lasting implications not just for Iran but for the entire Middle East and beyond.