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IRGC general Vahidi resurfaces ahead of Khamenei state funeral
The Times of India··3 Jul
IRGC senior commander General Ahmad Vahidi reappeared in public in Tehran on July 3, 2026, ahead of the state funeral for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, his first public appearance since February 8. Iranian media showed him at funeral arrangement meetings and beside Khamenei's coffin. Multi-day ceremonies begin Saturday at Tehran's Grand Mosalla mosque.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Iran leadership transition may affect global oil prices and Middle East stability.
- US-Iran war negotiations remain uncertain after Khamenei's death.
- Regional security tensions continue amid multi-day funeral ceremonies.
What's Happening
- General Ahmad Vahidi appeared publicly on July 3.
- Iran is preparing a multi-day state funeral from July 5.
- Khamenei was killed in Israeli strikes on February 28.
Geopolitical Context
- Vahidi had not been seen since February 8.
- Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei succeeded his father as Supreme Leader.
- Funeral processions will cross Iran and neighbouring Iraq.
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