This hard-line Iranian general is a major player in talks with US over war
Brig. Gen. Ahmad Vahidi, a hard-line Iranian general, has emerged as a key figure in negotiations with the United States regarding the ongoing war. He leads Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard and is believed to have consolidated control over military and negotiation strategies. His confrontational approach reflects a long-standing commitment to resistance against U.S. influence.
- ▪Brig. Gen. Ahmad Vahidi has become a major player in Iran's negotiations with the U.S. regarding the war.
- ▪He leads the Revolutionary Guard and is part of a small group in direct contact with Iran's Supreme Leader.
- ▪Vahidi's confrontational style is rooted in a mindset of unending resistance against the U.S.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onThis hard-line Iranian general is a major player in talks with US over warA hard-line Iranian general linked to notorious attacks at home and abroad is believed to have seized a place near the center of power as negotiations with the United States hang in the balanceByJON GAMBRELL Associated PressMay 21, 2026, 1:08 AM1:43FILE - Iran's Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi briefs the media on elections in Tehran, Iran, March 4, 2024.
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