Ahmad Vahidi
احمد وحیدی
Interior Minister
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View Timeline →IRGC Chief Vahidi Emphasizes National Unity as Key to Victory in Modern Warfare
Major General Ahmad Vahidi, the IRGC chief, emphasized the importance of nationwide gatherings and maintaining vigilance as essential for achieving victory in what he describes…
IRGC Commander Claims Assassination of Sunni Cleric Indicates Terrorist Defeat
IRGC Commander Major General Ahmad Vahidi stated that the assassination of Sunni cleric Molavi Yousef Gorgij demonstrates the defeat of mercenary terrorists in Sistan and…
Iran's Army and IRGC Leaders Reaffirm Unity After Defeating Terrorist Forces
Iran's Army and IRGC leaders have reaffirmed their unity after achieving significant victories against terrorist groups in recent conflicts, highlighting their role as major anti-American…
IRGC and Army Leaders Meet to Strengthen Defense Strategies Against External Threats
IRGC Commander Major General Ahmad Vahidi and Army Commander Major General Amir Hatami met to discuss the current battlefield situation and reaffirmed the need for…
Commanders of the Army and the IRGC Met
Major General Vahidi held a meeting with the commanders of both the Army and the IRGC. This meeting highlights the collaboration between these two key…
IRGC Commander Promises Retaliation for US Attack on Wedding in Iran
IRGC Commander Major General Ahmad Vahidi has vowed that the blood of those killed in a US attack on a wedding in Kouhestak, Hormozgan Province,…
IRGC Chief Declares Iran's 'Solid Defensive Shield' Against Threats
IRGC chief Ahmad Vahidi announced that Iran has developed a 'solid defensive shield' to counter threats, emphasizing the importance of continuing the 'Strategy of Defensive…
IRGC Commander Claims Iran Has Defeated the World's Most Heavily Armed Military
Major General Ahmad Vahidi, Commander-in-Chief of the IRGC, claims that Iran has successfully neutralized the world's most heavily armed military, referring to the United States,…
Khamenei Appoints Vahidi as New IRGC Commander and Reshuffles Military Leadership
Ayatollah Khamenei has appointed new leaders to six high-ranking military positions, including naming Vahidi as the commander of the IRGC. This reshuffle reflects Khamenei's ongoing…
IRGC Chief Vahidi: Iran Will Pursue Nuclear Weapons Amid U.S. and Israeli Arsenals
IRGC chief Ahmad Vahidi stated that Iran will persist in developing nuclear weapons as long as the U.S. and Israel maintain their arsenals. This declaration…
Khamenei Issues Ultimatum to President Pezeshkian, Backs IRGC Commander Amid Political Turmoil
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has issued a 'final ultimatum' to President Masoud Pezeshkian while supporting IRGC Commander Ahmad Vahidi amid rising tensions in the…
General Ahmad Vahidi Reappears Ahead of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s Funeral
General Ahmad Vahidi, a prominent Iranian military figure, has re-emerged in public for the first time in several months as the nation prepares for the…
Powerful general in Iran emerges from hiding as Tehran prepares for Khamenei's dayslong funeral
General Ahmad Vahidi, a prominent figure in Iran's Revolutionary Guard, has reappeared publicly as Tehran prepares for the multi-day funeral of the late Supreme Leader…
Iran Update Special Report, July 3, 2026
Iran continues to insist on implementing an illegal toll scheme in the Strait of Hormuz, despite opposition from Oman to mandatory fees. The US-Iran memorandum…
Photo of Ahmad Vahidi Published in Iranian Media 'After Months of Public Absence'
Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi made a public appearance after months of absence, attending a government meeting. His return is significant as he holds a prominent…
General Ahmad Vahidi Appears Publicly as Iran Prepares for Khamenei’s Funeral
General Ahmad Vahidi has reemerged in public to attend a meeting regarding the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, sitting next to the late supreme leader's…
Turkmen Cleric Bahaoddin Vahidi Executed for Murder and Rape in Bojnourd
Bahaoddin Vahidi, a Turkmen cleric sentenced to death for murder and rape, was executed in Bojnourd Prison. His execution highlights ongoing issues related to capital…
New IRGC Chief Ahmad Vahidi Challenges Iran's Leadership in U.S. Negotiations
Ahmad Vahidi, the new chief of the IRGC, has reportedly taken a hardline stance in negotiations with the U.S., often overruling Iran's leaders, including the…
Iran Update Special Report, June 12, 2026
The report highlights persistent disagreements among Iranian leaders regarding concessions in negotiations with the US, with the IRGC seeking maximalist demands. It also notes Iran's…
IRGC Asserts Iran's Military Readiness Amidst Tense US-NATO Relations
A senior IRGC general stated that Iran has not disclosed all its military capabilities and is prepared for direct confrontation with the US and NATO.…