Yahya Rahim Safav

Major General Yahya Rahim Safav is a prominent Iranian military officer and former commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Known for his close ties to the Islamic Republic's leadership, he has played a significant role in shaping Iran's military strategies and policies. His name has emerged as a potential successor to the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, after Khamenei's assassination in a joint U.S.-Israeli attack. Safav's military background and influence within the IRGC position him as a key figure in the potential reshaping of Iran's leadership in the wake of Khamenei's death.