Hossein Salami
Hossein Salami was an Iranian military officer who served as the commander-in-chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) from 2019 until 2025, when he was killed by an Israeli airstrike during the Twelve-Day War in June.
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Aug 9, 2026
Far Right
In an IRGC ceremony, he threatened that any American attack on Iranian soil will be answered with a missile attack on US bases in the region.
Principlists applaud his refusal to accept 'security guarantees' on paper, citing his remark as the sole deterrent that keeps Israel from striking Natanz.
Aug 6, 2026
Far Right
The IRGC commander-in-chief appears in the backdrop of the pledge to confront any miscalculation by foreign enemies and terrorist groups.
Principlists regard him as the guardian of deterrence, embodying the military strength that has supposedly brought the United States to its knees.
Aug 4, 2026
Far Right
The IRGC commander is tied to the military operations keeping pressure on US forces and preserving Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz.
Principlists treat him as the reliable shield of the state, credited with proving that military readiness, not diplomacy, is winning against American pressure.
Jul 23, 2026
Far Right
The IRGC commander is cited as having warned that the enemy would not adhere to any agreement, justifying the continued build-up of combat capability.
Principlists praise Salami's foresight and insistence on self-reliance, reinforcing the hardline stance against negotiations.
Jul 23, 2026
Far Right
Quoted in Kayhan: 'We knew the enemy would not adhere to the agreement, so we advanced our combat capability.'
Principlists praise IRGC commander for foresight and commitment to military buildup despite diplomacy.
Jul 19, 2026
Far Right
Articles on Iran's upper hand in the Strait of Hormuz and the failure of the US southern corridor plan reflect IRGC success, boosting Salami's profile.
Principlists celebrate Salami as the commander who secured Iran's maritime deterrence and thwarted US economic warfare.
Jul 19, 2026
Lean Right
Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), implicated in the response to US attacks on the southeastern coast.
Trusted as a steadfast military leader whose forces are ready to defend the homeland against enemy strikes.
Jul 18, 2026
Far Left
He is the IRGC commander who threatened more crushing attacks after US strikes.
Salami represents the military wing of the Iranian state that leftists oppose, but the context of US escalation makes him a figure in the anti-war narrative where both sides are criticized.
Jul 17, 2026
Center
IRGC commander overseeing the Nasr 2 missile operation against U.S. bases.
Pragmatists worry such provocations risk a direct military confrontation that Iran cannot afford economically.
Jul 16, 2026
Lean Right
IRGC Commander Hossein Salami leads the organization that the UK has designated as terrorist, a central issue in today's news.
Conservatives see the IRGC as the vanguard of Iran's defense, and Salami is a symbol of resistance against foreign insults.