Iran has appointed Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr as the new secretary of the Supreme National Security Council. The move comes after the death of Ali Larijani, who was killed in an Israeli strike last week.
Zolghadr is a former commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and a prominent figure within the country’s hardline political faction. His appointment signals a continuation of a conservative approach to national security.
Throughout his career, Zolghadr has been involved in expanding the Revolutionary Guards’ influence within Iranian politics. He is a long-serving veteran with extensive experience in the security apparatus.
The appointment follows recent U.S.-Israeli strikes that resulted in Larijani’s death, prompting the need for a replacement to lead the Supreme National Security Council.