IRGC commander Ahmad Vahidi has promoted the Revolutionary Guard's spokesperson, Fatima Maghra'ani, to the position of deputy to Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, according to the Iranian outlet No News. The report describes it as the first time in four decades that a woman serves as deputy Supreme Leader, while retaining her role as IRGC spokesperson. The appointment has not been corroborated by official Iranian state media.
IRGC commander Ahmad Vahidi has reportedly appointed the organization's spokesperson, Fatima Maghra'ani, as deputy to Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, according to the Iranian outlet No News. The report says Maghra'ani will retain her role as IRGC spokesperson, marking the first time in roughly four decades that a woman holds the position of deputy Supreme Leader of Iran.
The development, if confirmed, would represent a significant shift within Iran's leadership structure, where women have rarely held senior political roles since the 1979 revolution. Maghra'ani, previously known for leading press briefings on IRGC military operations, would become the highest-ranking woman in the regime.
The promotion comes amid a broader reshuffling of Iran's security and political hierarchy under the new Supreme Leader. As The Zioneer has previously reported, Mojtaba Khamenei has appointed several loyalists to top posts this month, including Mohsen Rezaei as secretary of the Supreme National Security Council and Ali Abdollahi as commander of the armed forces. The reported appointment of Maghra'ani suggests the new leader is extending his authority into the IRGC's internal command structure.
The report is based on a single outlet and has yet to be confirmed by official Iranian state media or the IRGC's own channels.
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