Mohsen Mohammed Al-Daeri

Mohsen Mohammed Al-Daeri (born 1965) is a Yemeni military officer and the minister of defense; he was appointed to this position on 28 July 2022 and promoted to the rank of Lieutenant general. He previously served as deputy head of the Yemeni military joint operations.

Early life and education
Mohsen Al-Daeri was born in 1965 in Al-Shoayb, a village in Jahaf District in Dhale Governorate. He received his basic and primary education in Al-Dhale governorate. He pursued his high education in Lahj governorate. He entered the Military College in Aden in 1983 and graduated with the rank of lieutenant in 1985. He got a diploma in Social Sciences, University of Aden in 1988.

Military education

 * Master in Military Sciences, The Command and Staff College, Sana'a, 2000
 * War College Graduate Fellowship, 2008
 * Brigade Commanders Course, Thulaya Military Institute, Aden,1996
 * Battalions Commanders Course, Thulaya Military Institute, Aden,1993
 * Bachelor in Military Sciences, Military College, Aden,1985

Main commands

 * Yemeni Defense Minister, 2022-present
 * Chief of the Staff of the Yemeni Armed Forces' Joint Operations, 2019
 * Commander of the 14th Armored Brigade, Marib, 2012–2019
 * Commanders of the 122nd Infantry Brigade, Saada, 2010–2012
 * Chief of Staff of the 135th Infantry Brigade, the Northwest Military Region, 2010
 * Chief of Operations of the Air Defense Brigade, the Northwest Military Region, 2003–2010