Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters
The Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters is the supreme unified command structure of the Iranian Armed Forces, responsible for operational coordination between the IRGC and the regular military.
The Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters serves as the operational nerve center for the Islamic Republic of Iran's military strategy. Unlike administrative bodies, this headquarters is tasked with the direct command and control of multi-branch operations, ensuring synergy between the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and the Islamic Republic of Iran Army (Artesh). In the context of regional escalation, the headquarters often acts as the primary vehicle for communicating Iran's strategic threats and operational shifts to both domestic and international audiences. Recently, the command has taken a prominent role in overseeing the 'True Promise' series of operations—Tehran's direct missile and drone campaigns against Israel. On June 7, 2026, the headquarters issued an explicit warning via Iranian state television, stating that Israeli strikes on Hezbollah's strategic center in the Dahiyeh district of Beirut could trigger 'True Promise 5.' This potential operation was described as a staged escalation, with the command specifically naming Haifa and Tel Aviv as subsequent targets. While such statements are often viewed as psychological warfare, the Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters remains the authoritative body for translating such rhetoric into kinetic military action. Its involvement signals that Iran views the current pressure on its Lebanese proxy, Hezbollah, as a direct challenge to its own national security architecture.