Mohammad-Vali Gharani (Persian: محمدولی قرنی) (1913–23 April 1979) was an Iranian military officer.

[3] By August 1953, Gharani was commander of the Rasht Brigade and loyal to the Shah.

He met with Ardeshir Zahedi and helped 1953 Iranian coup d'état.

[1] Gharani however had become increasingly critical of regime due to 'endemic corruption' over the past years, unbeknownst to the authorities.

[1] He planned a coup d'état against the regime which was exposed, leading to dishonorable discharge in 1958.