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Why Iran picked Ahmad Vahidi to head IRGC after ex-Chief’s killing in U.S.-Israeli strikes
Published on Mar 04, 2026 07:13 pm IST
After Khamenei’s assassination and Pakpour’s killing, Iran hands the IRGC to Ahmad Vahidi — founding Quds Force commander, ex‑defence and interior minister, and AMIA bombing suspect under Interpol Red Notice. From Iran–Iraq war veteran to shadowy strategist, can this controversial hardliner really command Iran’s most feared force?
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