IRGC Commander-in-Chief Ahmad Vahidi: "We will break the blockade through negotiations. If not, through direct action."
Leaders
Iran President Clashes With IRGC
Iranian Report: Iranian President Pezeshkian was furious with IRGC Commander Ahmad Vahidi over the attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, UAE, and Oman, which were carried out without the government's knowledge. Pezeshkian called for an urgent meeting with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei to stop the escalation, calling the attacks "madness" and "total irresponsibility" that could lead to irreversible consequences.
- Iran International.
Alerts
U.S. Weighs Strikes on Iranian Leaders
CNN Report: U.S. military planners are considering direct strikes against specific Iranian leaders seen as blocking negotiations or driving the conflict.
One name mentioned is Ahmad Vahidi, a senior figure in Iran’s military leadership.
Leaders
IRGC Commander Vahidi Urges Hardline Stance
IRGC Commander Ahmad Vahidi insists on a hardline negotiating stance.
- Bloomberg
Signals
IRGC Controls Iran's Power Structure
Important to notice:
Men in suits in Iran are not in control.
IRGC is, and I think the message is clear.
Vahidi is the IRGC chief. He calls the shots
Leaders
Vahidi Criticizes Ghalibaf Over Diplomacy
Ahmad Vahidi, IRGC chief, on Iranian parliament speaker Ghalibaf:
“The supreme leader isn’t even buried yet, and yet Ghalibaf is already shaking hands with those who kiIIed him.” -C14
Leaders
Ahmad Vahidi Reportedly Leading IRGC
There were rumors, but for now Ahmad Vahidi seems to be running the IRGC.
Target #1. He’s hiding.
Leaders
Iran Leaders Clash Over US Deal
Channel 14 says it obtained an exchange among Iranian leaders:
President Pezeshkian: “I want to be involved in the negotiations with the U.S. Without a quick deal, our entire economy will collapse in 3 weeks.”
IRGC chief Vahidi: “That’s e...
Channel 14 says it obtained an exchange among Iranian leaders:
President Pezeshkian: “I want to be involved in the negotiations with the U.S. Without a quick deal, our entire economy will collapse in 3 weeks.”
IRGC chief Vahidi: “That’s exactly why you can’t be involved. You’ll give up everything for a deal.”
After the call ended, the report says the Iranian president told his companions he feels like a ‘hostage’, “I’m unable to resign, I cannot make my own decisions, all I can do is read from a script I’m given”
Channel 14 concludes its report by saying that the IRGC is effectively running the country now.
Middle East
U.S. Offers Rewards for Iranian Officials
The U.S. government is offering rewards of up to $10 million for information on five additional senior Iranian officials: current IRGC commander Ahmad Vahidi, War Headquarters chief Ali Abdollahi, UAV unit commander Saeed Aghajani, Cyber Command head Hamid Reza Lashgariyan, and IRGC Intelligence chief Majid Hadami.