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Iran Appoints Vahidi IRGC Commander, Launches Missile Strike

6/14/2026

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Ahmad Vahidi, a career intelligence officer, was appointed commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, an unprecedented move.
He ordered ballistic missile strikes against Israel, the first exchange of fire since the April 8 ceasefire.
His pressure forced the Supreme National Security Council to approve the launch despite moderate officials urging delay.
The U.S. Treasury sanctioned Vahidi for missile, drone and nuclear procurement and an Interpol warrant linked to the 1994 AMIA bombing.

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Story summary

Ahmad Vahidi, a career intelligence officer, was appointed commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, an unprecedented move.
He ordered ballistic missile strikes against Israel, the first exchange of fire since the April 8 ceasefire.
His pressure forced the Supreme National Security Council to approve the launch despite moderate officials urging delay.
The U.S. Treasury sanctioned Vahidi for missile, drone and nuclear procurement and an Interpol warrant linked to the 1994 AMIA bombing.