| Birth Name(s) |
Vahid Shahcheraghi, Ahmad Shahcheraghi |
| Profession |
Iranian Military Officer |
| Known for |
Being appointed as IRGC’s new Commander-in-Chief on 1 March 2026 |
| Physical Stats |
| Eye Colour |
Black |
| Hair Colour |
Salt & Pepper |
| Military Service |
| Allegiance |
Islamic Republic of Iran |
| Branch/service |
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps |
| Years of service |
1980–2021 |
| Rank |
Brigadier General |
| Commands |
Quds Force |
| Battles/Wars |
Iran–Iraq War |
| Major Designation(s) |
• 3 September 2009-15 August 2013: Minister of Defence and Armed Forces Logistics
• 14 March 2012: Member of Expediency Discernment Council
• 25 August 2021-21 August 2024: Minister of Interior
• 27 December 2025-1 March 2026: Deputy Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
• 1 March 2026: Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps |
| Personal Life |
| Date of Birth |
27 June 1958 (Friday) |
| Age (as of 2025) |
67 Years |
| Birthplace |
Shiraz, Imperial State of Iran |
| Zodiac sign |
Cancer |
| Nationality |
Iranian |
| Hometown |
Shiraz, Imperial State of Iran |
| College/University |
• Shiraz University, Iran
• Imam Sadegh University, Tehran, Iran |
| Educational Qualification(s) |
• Graduation in Electronics from Shiraz University, Iran
• Postgraduation in Industrial Engineering
• Doctorate in Strategic Studies from Imam Sadegh University, Tehran, Iran |
| Religion |
Islam |
| Sect |
Shia |
| Food Habit |
Non-vegetarian |
| Relationships & More |
| Marital Status |
Married |
