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Iran's Supreme Leader Names Six New Senior Military Commanders

Conflict15 sourcesAug 10, 2026
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Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei named six senior military commanders, including IRGC General Ali Abdollahi as chief of the armed forces. Ahmad Vahidi was formally named IRGC chief. These appointments follow the deaths of their predecessors in Israeli-US strikes. Mojtaba Khamenei also ordered the integration of Iran's top military command bodies. President Masoud Pezeshkian stated Khamenei is in perfect health and conveyed a message of unity.

What they agree on

  • Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei appointed six senior military commanders.
  • IRGC General Ali Abdollahi was named chief of the country's armed forces.
  • Ahmad Vahidi was named IRGC chief.
  • These appointments follow the deaths of previous commanders in Israeli-US strikes.

Where they split

  • Al Jazeera and The Jerusalem Post emphasize the naming of new IRGC and military chiefs.
  • Iran International and Rudaw highlight Mojtaba Khamenei's order for the integration of military command bodies and the appointment of Taeb as head of Basij, respectively.
  • The Daily Wire focuses on the consolidation of Iran's hierarchy and a key security role appointment.
  • Middle East Eye and Sputnikglobe.com specifically identify Ali Abdollahi as Chief of General Staff.