Iran Appoints Ahmad Vahidi as IRGC Chief Amid Regional Tensions and Leadership Changes

Iran has appointed Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi as the new commander-in-chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), following recent US-Israeli strikes targeting senior Iranian military and political figures. Vahidi, a veteran military official and former defense minister, had served as interim chief for six months. Concurrently, Iran announced a three-member interim leadership council to oversee governance amid reports of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's death, though official confirmation remains pending. These developments reflect significant shifts amid escalating regional tensions.