IRGC chief Ahmad Vahidi in the spotlight as hard-line power reshapes Iran’s talks with the U.S.; longtime IRGC general, tied to past attacks.
Iran's top officials, including parliament speaker Ghalibaf, are involved in negotiations and internal power struggles as the country faces ongoing war following Israeli and US strikes. Key figures are suspected to be wounded or killed, raising questions about Iran's leadership and future direction.
Argentina has expelled Iran's charge d'affaires following Tehran's rejection of Buenos Aires's designation of the IRGC as a terrorist group. The move is linked to Iran's refusal to cooperate with investigations into the 1994 AMIA bombing and other attacks, amid escalating diplomatic tensions.
Iran’s leadership is consolidating amid ongoing war and sanctions. The IRGC is gaining power across military, security, and economic spheres, with the Supreme National Security Council taking a central role in negotiations with the United States. Disagreement persists over concessions, while the Strait of Hormuz remains a focal point of leverage and diplomacy.
Iran’s leadership has shifted under wartime pressures, with Mojtaba Khamenei acting more as a legitimizer of generals’ decisions than a direct decider. Real power now rests with a wartime bloc anchored by the SNSC, the IRGC, and the security apparatus, potentially reshaping Iran’s strategies in diplomacy and domestic policy. The updates come as negotiations with the United States continue with staged talks contemplated by Tehran.
Vahidi has emerged as a central figure in Iran’s diplomacy and crisis management, guiding negotiation posture and security strategy as Iran maintains pressure in the Strait of Hormuz and across the Gulf. New unity claims surround leadership circles amid a concealed supreme leader.