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Iran Appoints Wanted General Ahmad Vahidi as New IRGC Commander

Iran has appointed General Ahmad Vahidi as the new commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC). His appointment follows reported joint U.S.-Israeli airstrikes that allegedly killed the previous IRGC chief and Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Vahidi is a former Quds Force commander and has served as Iran's Minister of Defense and Interior. He is subject to an Interpol red notice for his alleged role in the 1994 AMIA Jewish community center bombing in Buenos Aires.

Key Points: Ahmad Vahidi, Wanted by Interpol, Named Iran's IRGC Chief

  • Vahidi is wanted by Interpol for a 1994 bombing
  • Appointment follows major U.S.-Israeli airstrikes
  • Previous IRGC chief was reportedly killed
  • Iran is in a state of national crisis
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Ahmad Vahidi appointed commander of Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps

Iran appoints Gen. Ahmad Vahidi, wanted for the 1994 AMIA bombing, as new IRGC commander following airstrikes that killed top leaders.

"appointed commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps following the assassination of Mohammad Fakhpour - Iranian state media"

Tel Aviv, March 1

According to state-controlled Iranian media reports, Gen. Ahmad Vahidi has been appointed commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps following the assassination of Mohammad Fakhpour, reported TPS.

Ahmad Vahidi, a former Quds Force commander wanted by Interpol since 2007 for the 1994 AMIA bombing in Buenos Aires that killed 85 people, was appointed deputy chief of Iran's armed forces general staff in October 2025. Vahidi has previously served as Iran's Minister of Defense and Interior.

The appointment comes at a moment of extreme national crisis for Iran. According to reports from Iranian state media and international outlets, Vahidi's elevation follows a series of devastating joint U.S.-Israeli airstrikes (codenamed "Operation Epic Fury" by the U.S.) that reportedly claimed the lives of several top leaders, including the previous IRGC chief Mohammad Pakpour and Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Interpol issued a red notice for Vahidi's arrest in 2007 at Argentina's request for his involvement in the 1994 bombing of the AMIA Jewish community center in Buenos Aires. Eighty-five people were killed and around 300 were injured when a suicide bomber crashed a truck carrying 275 kilos of explosives into the building, reported TPS.

- ANI

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Priyanka N
The article mentions the AMIA bombing. It's a stark reminder that state-sponsored terrorism is a global threat. As a country that has suffered from cross-border terrorism, India understands the pain of such attacks. The international community needs a stronger, unified response.
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Aman W
While the appointment is troubling, we must also look at the context. The article says Iran is in "extreme national crisis" after those airstrikes. In such times, hardliners often get promoted. Doesn't justify his past, but explains the move. Hope diplomacy prevails. 🤞
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Sarah B
Reading this from Delhi. Our government's foreign policy has to walk a tightrope. We need Iranian oil and the Chabahar port is strategically vital for us. But associations with figures like this can damage our global standing. A very delicate balance is required.
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Vikram M
Frankly, the Western media's focus is always selective. This man is an Interpol-wanted suspect, yet he gets promoted. Imagine if this happened elsewhere! The double standards in global geopolitics are glaring. India should focus on strengthening its own defense and intelligence.
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Kavya N
With respect to the other comments, I think we are missing a key point. The article says the previous leadership was taken out by US-Israel strikes. This escalation is dangerous for the whole region, including us. Higher oil prices and instability are bad for the Indian economy. We need peace.

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