WorldIran’s depleted ranks drive veteran reshuffle, raising questions about loyalty and control

After senior commanders were killed in U.S.-Israeli strikes, Iran is rebuilding its military and security leadership with longtime veterans of the revolution, the Iran-Iraq War and domestic crackdowns. The reshuffle spans the regular military, IRGC, Basij and Supreme National Security Council, prompting assessments that wartime losses have left Tehran more dependent on a narrower circle of trusted hardliners. Ahmad Vahidi was formally appointed IRGC commander.

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