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Opinion: IRGC's New Boss Is No Ordinary Man. Meet Ahmad Vahidi, Iran's Ultimate Survivor
He has survived purges, sanctions, assassinations, secret deals, and Iran's most consequential wars. The IRGC's new chief, formally appointed by Khamenei this month, knows the regime - and its enemies - like few others do.
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- Why it matters
- The IRGC controls military policy, intelligence operations, and economic assets affecting Iran's regional actions and domestic security apparatus.
- Most affected
- Iran's armed forces and intelligence operations — Leadership shifts to a veteran with experience in wars and covert operations.
- Likely next
- Whether Vahidi signals a change in Iran's military doctrine or posture toward regional rivals and nuclear negotiations.
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