IRGC Veteran Ahmad Vahidi Reported Dead in Tehran Strike Amid Security Breach Claims

Unconfirmed reports emerged Tuesday regarding the reported assassination of Ahmad Vahidi, a senior commander in Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), following an alleged strike in Tehran. The reports, which began circulating across regional social media platforms and independent news outlets, suggest a precision operation targeted the high-ranking official within a secure district of the Iranian capital. Profile of a High-Ranking Official Ahmad Vahidi is a prominent figure in Iran’s military and political establishment. He served as the Minister of Interior until 2024 and was the inaugural commander of the IRGC’s Quds Force during the 1990s. Vahidi is notably subject to an Interpol Red Notice due to his alleged role in the 1994 bombing of the AMIA Jewish community center in Buenos Aires, an attack that resulted in 85 deaths. As of Tuesday evening, Iranian state media agencies, including IRNA and Fars News, have maintained silence regarding the claims. No official confirmation or denial has been issued by the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the IRGC leadership. Local observers noted increased security presence in parts of Tehran, though no visual evidence of a…