Ahmed Vahidi: Iran’s Pasdaran Commander – Argentina & Repression

Ahmed Vahidi, the new commander of the Pasdaranis the perfect mirror of the institution it represents. In fact, his choice was certainly not random: he was already number two and had all the characteristics to take the place of his predecessor Mohammad Pakpour, killed in the raids on the first day.

Born in 1958 in Shiraz, Vahidi joined the Revolutionary Guards in 1979 and a couple of years later they assigned him intelligence duties under the leadership of Mohsen Rezai. In a relatively short time he moved to Qods, the division in charge of clandestine operations abroad, relations with Middle Eastern Shiite groups, and “unorthodox” activities to contrast with those of global adversaries.

Iran, the war live

Precisely this task would have involved him, according to the Argentine Justice, in the attack carried out in Buenos Aires in 1994against the headquarters of the Jewish Association, the Amia. 85 dead. Attack part of secret war with Tel Aviv. An endless case, accompanied by red herrings, the suicide of a judge, ambiguity and maneuvers. A serious episode of terrorism for which the judiciary issued a search note through Interpol against Vahidi as he was considered one of the planners of the massacre. The request, however, remained unanswered despite several attempts, a toxic story for Argentina itself.

International troubles did not compromise the career of the future general. This is demonstrated by the promotions achieved: Minister of Defense from 2009 to 2013, responsible for the Interior from 2021 to 2024the constant role at the top of the Pasdaran but also a figure with prominent political connections.

For his opponents, Vahidi, through his various roles, was able to deal with every military and repressive aspect within the Islamic Republic. He directed rearmament programs, participating in the development of an arsenal with which to respond to the enemy. Missiles, kamikaze drones, fast boats, all systems used in the various rounds of war.

His stay in the ranks of Qods and subsequent assignments allowed him to establish links with the so-called Axis of Resistance, the set of movements sponsored by the ayatollahs in the region and beyond. The Lebanese Hezbollah, the Iraqi, Pakistani and Afghan factions, the Houthis in Yemen. Allies who, in Tehran’s intentions, were to form a ring of fire around Israel, ready to participate in the conflict thanks to the means provided by the Islamic Republic. A plan only half successful but still active.

In the end, there is the aspect of the fight against internal opponentsthe. Vahidi directed decisive interventions, assisted the other units mobilized to suffocate the demonstrations and neutralize the armed cells made up of the separatists.
Now they have entrusted him with the pasdaran, an appointment in the midst of a crisis that the ayatollahs consider existential. Ahmed Vahidi, at this point, has three missions. Standing up to the US-Israel duo. Look after the security of the Republic. Stay alive by avoiding bombs and surprises. From June to today all the leaders of the regime have become targets, temporary figures, exposed to the risk of being assassinated.