RGC commander Ahmad Vahidi made his first public appearance since February as Iran prepared for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's state funeral, expected to draw millions.

IRGC chief Ahmad Vahidi makes first public appearance ahead of Khamenei's funeral

Ahmad Vahidi is the Commander-in-Chief of the IRGC, a hardline veteran and former Quds Force leader who now centralises Iran’s military-security strategy, increasingly overshadowing civilian diplomacy.

Who is Ahmad Vahidi? Is IRGC chief shaping Iran’s war decisions? Here’s what we know

The Iranian Ministry of Interior said that voting stations in Iran opened at 08:00 am (0430 GMT) Friday for a snap presidential election, following the death of president Ebrahim Raisi.

Iran's interior minister speaks to WION on voter turnout expectations and preparations in second round

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IRGC chief Ahmad Vahidi makes first public appearance ahead of Khamenei's funeral

Who is Ahmad Vahidi? Is IRGC chief shaping Iran’s war decisions?

Iran's interior minister speaks to WION on voter turnout expectations and preparations in second round