IRGC Official Sources: Khamenei Orders Vahidi to Prepare 'Aggressive' Attack on Israel

The directive from Mojtaba Khamenei to the IRGC leadership marks a significant moment in the regime's military posture. According to the reports circulating in the past hour, the Supreme Leader specifically requested that Major General Ahmad Vahidi prepare the IRGC's forces for an offensive characterized as both aggressive and powerful. While the specific nature and timing of such an attack remain unconfirmed, the language used by official IRGC channels underscores a shift toward active kinetic planning.

Context of the Iranian Leadership

Mojtaba Khamenei has emerged as a central figure in the Iranian hierarchy following the death of his father, Ali Khamenei, in early June 2026. As The Zioneer has previously tracked, Mojtaba has consolidated power within the IRGC, positioning loyalists like Ahmad Vahidi in key command roles. Vahidi, who serves as the IRGC commander-in-chief, has been a pivotal coordinator during this transition period, recently affirming a hardline stance against both Israel and the United States as official regime policy.

Strategic Implications

This latest order follows a pattern of Iranian threats and operational shifts. In June, the regime announced "Operation Nasr" against Israel, and more recently, reports indicated that the IRGC was formulating multiple responses following pleas for assistance from Hezbollah leadership. The current directive suggests that despite the ongoing U.S. naval blockade and internal economic pressures facing Tehran, the regime's leadership remains focused on maintaining its multi-front campaign against Israel.

At this stage, the reports are attributed to official IRGC sources but have not been accompanied by a public declaration from the Supreme Leader's office. Israeli security services remain on high alert as the regional situation continues to develop.