Order of Independence (Iran)
# Order of Independence (Iran)

The Excellent Order of Independence (Persian: نشان عالی استقلال) is an Iranian state order, established by "Council of Iran Ministers" on November 21, 1990. According to "Article 3" of the "Regulations on the Awarding of Government Orders" of Iran, the "Order of Independence" is awarded by President of Iran to recognize "taking important offices and playing a key role in achieving high goals of the Islamic Republic of Iran with all–lateral effort in enlightening positions, distinguished innovations to reach self–sufficiency and independence in different aspects, saving the government from potential threats, helping global proliferation of Islamic revolution principles and other valuable services in critical and decisive periods of time".

The order has no classes, and is awarded by President of Iran, who is able to award 4 orders per term.

## Recipients

| Recipient | Office | Date | Awarded By |
| - | - | - | - |
| Hassan Habibi (1937–2013) | First Vice President (1989–2001) | 26 July 1997 | Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani |
| Mir-Hossein Mousavi (1942– ) | Prime Minister (1981–1989) | 29 May 2005 | Mohammad Khatami |
| Hassan Firouzabadi (1951–2021) | Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces (1989–2016) | 12 November 2008 | Mahmoud Ahmadinejad |
