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IRGC Strongman Ahmad Vahidi Tightens Control as Iran’s Civil Rule Fades Fast
International
Published on 24 April 2026
A new IRGC chief is becoming Tehran’s real decider
Iran’s internal power map is reportedly shifting away from civilian and clerical institutions toward a hardline military-security core. As the US points to a divided regime, signals suggest decision-making is consolidating around IRGC leadership, with Ahmad Vahidi emerging as a key power broker shaping Tehran’s strategy and diplomacy.
- Iran’s authority appears to be moving toward a military-security leadership
- IRGC dominance is growing amid claims the regime is fracturing internally
- Ahmad Vahidi is described as a primary decision-maker
- The shift could reshape Iran’s diplomacy and strategic direction
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