From the shadows to supreme power: why Iran chose Ahmad Vahidi to lead its confrontation with the United States

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By Dr. Pshtiwan Faraj | Kurdish Policy Analysis Who Is Ahmad Vahidi? The Secretive IRGC Commander now shaping Iran's confrontation with the United States From the founding of the Quds Force to commanding the Revolutionary Guards, Ahmad Vahidi's rise signals a new era in Iran's military-led decision-making. As Tehran braces for a prolonged confrontation with Washington, one of Iran's most secretive and hardline military figures has emerged at the center of power—signaling a dramatic shift in how the Islamic Republic intends to wage its geopolitical struggle. Who is Ahmad Vahidi? Explore the rise of Iran's IRGC commander and how his growing influence could reshape Tehran's strategy toward the United States and the Middle East. For decades, Ahmad Vahidi remained largely behind the scenes, shaping Iran's military doctrine and regional strategy away from the public spotlight. Today, however, he stands at the heart of Iran's national security apparatus, overs...
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Drone Terror in Erbil: Couple Killed as Explosive UAV Strike Sparks Outrage Across Kurdistan

Leaders blame Iran-linked groups after deadly strike on civilian home, demand Baghdad act as attacks on Kurdistan surge

ERBIL, Kurdistan Region, Kurdish Policy Analysis - Kurdish leaders on Tuesday condemned a drone strike in Erbil that killed a married couple, labeling it a “terrorist attack” and calling on Baghdad to prevent armed groups from targeting the Region and its civilians.


An explosive-laden drone attack “launched from Iran” killed a married couple in Erbil province early Tuesday, according to a statement from the Kurdistan Region’s Counter-Terrorism Service (CTG).

Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani, in a statement, strongly condemned “the terrorist attack” and extended condolences to the victims’ families. “These attacks are in no way acceptable and are completely rejected.”

“The Iraqi federal government must fulfill its duty and responsibility to prevent these crimes and terrorist attacks, and these assaults on the civilian and innocent people of the Kurdistan Region must not be repeated,” President Barzani added.


The husband and wife were killed leaving behind two orphan girls.


While no group has claimed responsibility for Tuesday’s attack, shadowy Iraqi armed groups aligned with the Iran-led “Axis of Resistance” have previously claimed many similar strikes, describing them as retaliation for the US-Israeli military campaign against Iran.

Erbil Governor Omed Xoshnaw told Rudaw on Tuesday that three drones targeted the village where the couple lived, a rural agricultural area with no known military presence. Two drones fell in open land, while the third struck the couple’s home.

“I condemn this heinous crime in the strongest terms and denounce its perpetrators,” said Prime Minister Masrour Barzani in a statement. “The targeting of civilians and civilian homes is a war crime.”

“We will convey the voice of the victims to the international community to help end the oppression and the unjustified attacks against the people of the Kurdistan Region,” he said.

Since the onset of the conflict, Kurdish media TV Rudaw monitoring indicates that the Kurdistan Region has endured 678 drone and missile attacks. Of these, 540 targeted Erbil province, 111 struck Sulaimani, 25 hit Duhok, and two impacted Halabja.

Before Tuesday’s incident, the attacks had killed 14 people and injured 93 others, including Peshmerga forces, Asayish personnel, fighters from Iranian Kurdish opposition groups, a French soldier, and multiple civilians. With the latest fatalities, the death toll is expected to rise further.

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