Who is Ahmad Vahidi? IRGC new commander emerging as key figure in US-Iran talks
Iranian General Ahmad Vahidi has emerged as a key hardline figure influencing Tehran’s military and diplomatic stance amid ongoing US-Iran indirect negotiations.
Monica Singh
Updated : May 21, 2026, 07:35 PM IST
As indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States remain uncertain, a senior Iranian military figure has reportedly risen to a central position in shaping both military strategy and diplomatic posture.
Ahmad Vahidi, a hardline commander within Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, is believed to be playing an influential role in defining Tehran’s approach to ongoing talks with Washington. Experts suggest he has become part of a close inner circle advising Iran’s top leadership during a period of heightened regional instability.
Rising influence within Iran's power structure
Analysts say Vahidi is now closely linked to a small group of senior figures with direct access to Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei. Reports indicate that decision-making in Tehran has become increasingly opaque, with competing factions within the establishment seeking influence over national security and foreign policy decisions.
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