Published: Jun 16, 2026, 07:27 IST | Updated: Jun 16, 2026, 07:27 IST
As Washington and Tehran move closer to a possible peace agreement, one name has reportedly emerged from behind the scenes as perhaps the most powerful voice shaping Iran's strategy: Ahmad Vahidi. The veteran commander of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has repeatedly pushed for confrontation over compromise and has reportedly become a dominant force in Iran's decision-making apparatus.