BREAKING: Missing Since February—Iranian General Vahidi Reportedly Central to U.S. Dialogue Strategy

According to a report by CBS News published on Thursday, May 21, 2026, Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi has reportedly emerged as one of the most influential figures shaping Iran’s current approach to negotiations with the United States amid rising tensions across the Middle East. Security analysts believe Vahidi, a senior commander in Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), is playing a major role in determining Tehran’s hardline stance during ongoing diplomatic discussions.

Experts say he is part of a powerful inner circle believed to maintain close communication with senior figures connected to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s leadership network. Analysts familiar with Iran’s political structure explained that power within the country’s military and political establishment often shifts between competing factions.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>