New IRGC chief ‘frequently overruled’ Iran’s leaders during talks with US — report (opens original article in a new tab)

Ahmad Vahidi, Iran's IRGC commander, played a key role in US-Iran negotiations, pushing for a hard line and frequently overruling Iranian leaders, leading to a missile attack on Israel and influencing the talks.

• Ahmad Vahidi, IRGC commander, pushed for a hard line in US-Iran talks, opposing concessions to the US.
• Vahidi frequently overruled Iranian leaders, including President Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Araghchi, during negotiations.
• Vahidi linked the end of the Iran war with the end of Israel's war against Hezbollah, influencing the negotiations.