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
01/03/2026
Ahmad Vahidi was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on March 1, 2026, by Iran's Supreme Leader. The appointment followed the death of his predecessor, General Hossein Salami, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike. Vahidi had already been serving as deputy commander of the IRGC before taking over the top post.
15/06/2025
Reports in mid-2025 said Iran appointed Ahmad Vahidi to lead the IRGC after the death of General Hossein Salami during the Iran war. The coverage also noted that Vahidi was already under U.S. sanctions and subject to an Interpol Red Notice in connection with the 1994 AMIA bombing case in Argentina. His elevation marked a major change in Iran's military command structure.
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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 |
| Additional Qualification(s) | Bachelor's degree in electronics; master's degree in industrial engineering; doctorate in strategic studies from Imam Sadegh 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. |