Rumors Intensify: IRGC Commander Ahmad Vahidi Eliminated
It's not the first time these rumors have circulated, but this time it looks more likely that Ahmad Vahidi, leader of IRGC, has finally been eliminated.
Social media and Iranian opposition channels are buzzing with unverified claims that Maj. Gen. Ahmad Vahidi, commander-in-chief of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), was killed in overnight Israeli airstrikes on the Iranian capital.
As of Monday, June 8, 2026, there is no official confirmation from Iranian state media, the IRGC, Israeli officials, or major international news organizations.
What We Know So Far
Vahidi, a hardline IRGC veteran, was appointed IRGC commander-in-chief on March 1, 2026, following the deaths of his predecessors in earlier rounds of the conflict.
He previously served as:
His rapid rise came amid heavy losses in the IRGC leadership during the 2025–2026 war with Israel and the US.
This claim emerges against a backdrop of repeated high-level assassinations in Iran. If confirmed, Vahidi’s death would represent another significant blow to the IRGC command structure.
JFeed will continue monitoring for official statements. No confirmation yet — treat circulating reports with caution. Updates will follow as more information becomes available.