Who is General Habibollah Sayyari? Iran appoints new IRGC commander, interim army chief

Despite a brutal and illegal attack by Israeli forces, Iran has responded with strength, unity, and swift leadership decisions, showing the world that the country will not be intimidated or destabilized by foreign aggression.

Iran suffered a loss as two of its top military heroes—Major General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri and Major General Hossein Salami—were martyred in an unprovoked Israeli airstrike. The attack was aimed at weakening Iran’s military structure but failed to break the nation’s resolve.

Both leaders served the country with dignity and honor, defending Iran’s sovereignty and standing against decades of international pressure and threats.

In a strong show of governance and readiness, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei swiftly appointed General Habibollah Sayyari as the new head of the armed forces and General Ahmad Vahidi as the new commander-in-chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

This immediate response demonstrates that Iran’s leadership remains intact and fully capable of defending the nation.

Officials in Tehran have made it clear that Iran will exercise its right to self-defense under Article 51 of the UN Charter. The country’s military remains on high alert, but leadership has assured the public and the world that Iran does not seek war, only the protection of its people and sovereignty.

Iranians across the country gathered in mosques and public squares, mourning their martyrs and expressing full support for the government. The people remain calm yet determined, with a message of unity and resistance.