Iran replaces Revolutionary Guards chief « Thread Started on Sept 2, 2007, 1:29pm » --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Iran replaces Revolutionary Guards chief 23 hours ago read at source> http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5hMS ... okwATEHRAN (AFP) — Iran has unexpectedly replaced the head of its Revolutionary Guards force, promoting an experienced war veteran to the top of the elite institution at a time of mounting tensions with the United States.General Mohammad Ali Jaafari, a commander from the 1980-1988 war with Iraq and an expert in strategic warfare, was appointed head of the Guards in a decree issued by supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------