Khamenei Appoints Pakpour as New IRGC Commander After Salami's Death

Last Updated:June 13, 2025, 14:54 IST

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei appointed Mohammad Pakpour as the new IRGC commander, replacing Hossein Salami, who was killed in Israeli airstrikes

The appointment assumes significance as Tehran prepares for retaliation against Israel, which used over 200 fighter jets to strike nuclear facilities and other military installations.  (Photo: X)

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on Friday appointed Mohammad Pakpour as the new commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Pakpour will replace Hossein Salami, who was killed in Israeli airstrikes.

Khamenei promoted Pakpour to the rank of major general and directed him to “enhance the IRGC’s capabilities, readiness, and internal cohesion," Iran International reported.

The appointment assumes significance as Tehran prepares for retaliation against Israel, which used over 200 fighter jets to strike nuclear facilities and other military installations. 

Saurabh Verma

Saurabh Verma covers general, national and international day-to-day news for News18.com as a Senior Sub-editor. He keenly observes politics. You can follow him on Twitter --twitter.com/saurabhkverma19

Saurabh Verma covers general, national and international day-to-day news for News18.com as a Senior Sub-editor. He keenly observes politics. You can follow him on Twitter --twitter.com/saurabhkverma19

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