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Ahmad Vahidi appointed Commander of Iran’s IRGC – Reports

March 1, 2026

Ahmad Vahidi has been appointed as the new commander of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) following the death of his predecessor, Mohammad Pakpour, during recent US and Israeli strikes. The attacks have resulted in significant losses for the Iranian military, including the deaths of key officials such as the Chief of Staff and the Defense Minister.

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Ahmad Vahidi replaces the killed IRGC Commander Mohammad Pakpour.
Pakpour was killed in US and Israeli strikes on March 1.
The strikes also resulted in the deaths of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's top military officials.
Key figures killed include Chief of Staff Abdulrahim Mousavi and Defense Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh.
The IRGC is a significant military force in Iran.

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Ahmad Vahidi appointed Commander of Iran’s IRGC – Reports

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