Supreme Leader Khamenei Appoints New Military Chiefs Following High-Profile Strikes

Iran undergoes a significant shakeup of its security hierarchy, naming six new commanders to the IRGC and regular armed forces following losses from recent Israeli and U.S. strikes.

TEHRAN — Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has announced a major restructuring of the country's military and intelligence command, appointing six new high-ranking officials to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and the regular armed forces. The reshuffle comes in the wake of severe personnel losses sustained during recent Israeli and U.S.-led operations against Iranian positions. Among the notable appointments is the selection of Ali Abdollahi as the new military chief. Abdollahi, a figure known for his hawkish stance and past rhetoric threatening U.S. interests, takes the helm …