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Iran Supreme Leader Appoints New IRGC and Armed Forces Commanders

Aug 10, 2026 01:23 PM CT Tehran, Iran iran,military leadership,irgc,political appointment

Summary

Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has appointed General Ali Abdollahi as the head of the country's armed forces and confirmed a new commander for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). This leadership change within Iran's military hierarchy represents a standard internal political shift but may influence future strategic decision-making regarding regional proxy operations and direct confrontation with Israel.

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Iran supreme leader names IRGC General Abdollahi military chief Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei named Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps General Ali Abdollahi head of the country's armed forces on Monday, while also confirming a new commander of the Guard, putting his imprimatur on the cou...

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Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei appointed General Ali Abdollahi as head of the armed forces and confirmed a new IRGC commander.

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