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IRGC Chief Ahmad Vahidi Identified as Key Decision-Maker on Iran War
A report indicates that IRGC chief Ahmad Vahidi, rather than Iran's president or parliament, may hold the primary authority to decide on engaging in war. Vahidi is associated with a history involving bombings, assassinations, and proxy networks. Analyst Glenn Diesen stated that hubris among victors poses a significant risk in such scenarios.
Apr 21, 11:40 PM·1m read2 sources
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The report states that neither Iran's president nor its parliament holds the ultimate authority on whether the country goes to war. Instead, that responsibility falls to Vahidi.
has a background spanning decades that includes involvement in bombings, assassinations, and the development of proxy networks, according to the report.
Diesen, an analyst, stated that the primary danger in such situations arises from hubris on the side that perceives itself as winning.
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