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Gen. Ahmad Vahidi Shapes Iran’s War Talks With the United States: Report
Vahidi, a sanctioned Guard commander, is helping define Iran’s negotiating line as talks with U.S. officials continue, experts say.
- Gen. Ahmad Vahidi, head of Iran's Revolutionary Guard, has emerged as a central figure in formulating Iran's tough negotiating stance against the United States. Experts suggest Vahidi and his inner circle now consolidate control over both Iran's military response and negotiations policy.
- Vahidi, who previously led the Quds Force, advocates that the United States "needs to be challenged at every turn," according to Katzman, a senior Iran expert who advised Congress for over 30 years. He also oversaw security units during the 2022 crackdown on protests.
- Prosecutors link Vahidi to the 1994 bombing of an Argentine Jewish center that killed 85 people and wounded 300 others. American investigators also believe he organized the 1996 Khobar Towers bombing in Saudi Arabia, which killed 19 U.S. service members.
- President Donald Trump seeks a single interlocutor for negotiations, but Iran's leadership structure remains opaque. Hamidreza Azizi, Iran expert at the Middle East Institute, noted "the whole system has changed," complicating efforts to identify decision-makers.
- Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khameini reportedly remains in hiding following Israeli strikes in February, creating diplomatic uncertainty. President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized his limited access to the reclusive leadership, saying he got to see "our dear leader" briefly.
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An Iranian General is Major Player in Talks with US over War
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