Quick Info
| Profession | Iranian brigadier general and politician |
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| Nationality | Iranian |
| Date of Birth | 27/06/1958 |
| Age | 68 years |
| Birthplace | Shiraz, Iran |
Latest News about Ahmad Vahidi
Ahmad Vahidi was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on March 1, 2026, by Iran's Supreme Leader. This appointment came after his predecessor, General Hossein Salami, was killed in an Israeli airstrike. Vahidi, a veteran of the IRGC and former head of the Quds Force, is a key figure in Iran's military and political landscape.
Reports confirmed that Ahmad Vahidi, a US-sanctioned general wanted for his alleged role in the 1994 AMIA bombing in Argentina, was appointed as the new leader of the IRGC. Argentine prosecutors had issued arrest warrants for five officials, including Vahidi, alleging their involvement in planning and executing the attack that killed 85 people. His appointment marked a significant shift in Iran's military leadership following the death of General Salami.
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Bio/Wiki
| Ahmad Vahidi (also spelled Ahmad Wahidi) is an Iranian brigadier general and politician who has served in senior roles within Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). He was the Commander of the Quds Force from 1988 to 1998, Iran's Defense Minister from 2009 to 2013, and Iran's Interior Minister from 2021 to 2024. On March 1, 2026, he was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the IRGC following the death of his predecessor, General Hossein Salami, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike. |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Field of study | Electronic engineering |
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| Institution | Shiraz University |
Career
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| Current/Recent Position | Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) |
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| Milestones | Appointed Commander-in-Chief of the IRGC on March 1, 2026, following the death of General Hossein Salami. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He was born with the surname Shahcheraghi. | |
| 2. He studied electronic engineering at Shiraz University during the 1979 Iranian revolution. | |
| 3. He is subject to international sanctions. | |
| 4. He has been named in connection with the 1994 AMIA bombing investigation in Argentina. | |
| 5. Interpol issued a Red Notice for his arrest in connection with the AMIA bombing. | |
| 6. He was sanctioned by the US for his role in suppressing domestic protests following the death of Mahsa Amini in 2022. |