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WHO ARE TEHRAN’S NEWLY APPOINTED MILITARY, IRGC CHIEFS? - EXPLAINER

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Iran has recently named Ali Abdollahi as chief of staff of its armed forces, with Kioumars Heydari appointed as his deputy. The decision was reported by The Jerusalem Post and signals a change in the top tier of Iran’s military hierarchy.

According to JPost, the appointment follows a broader reshuffling of senior officers within Iran’s armed forces. In a separate JPost report, a senior Iranian official said that Iran and the United States are not currently discussing a ceasefire extension, suggesting that the new leadership may be involved in future diplomatic efforts. The move reflects Iran’s ongoing practice of rotating key military figures to manage internal balance and respond to external pressures.

Iran’s armed forces include the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, a pivotal element of the country’s military power and regional influence.

  • Ali Abdollahi named chief of staff of Iran’s armed forces; Kioumars Heydari named deputy.
  • Appointment reported by The Jerusalem Post and follows a broader military reshuffle.
  • Iran and the United States are not presently discussing a ceasefire extension, per a senior Iranian official.

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