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Iran names Quds Force commander as its next ambassador to Iraq

Mon, 9 November 2026 at 21:07 CET

Iran has picked Abdolreza Mesgarian, a commander in the IRGC's Quds Force, as its new envoy to Baghdad, according to Iraqi and Iranian reports. The choice continues Tehran's practice of placing military figures in the post.

Source: Iran International ↗

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