The Iranian Presidency has officially announced the appointment of Mohammad Baqer Zolghadr as the new Secretary-General of the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), succeeding Ali Larijani.
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Mohammad Mahdi Tabatabaei, head of the Presidential Public Relations Office, confirmed the appointment via a presidential decree. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Tabatabaei wrote:
"With the approval of the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution and by presidential decree, Mohammad Baqer Zolghadr has been appointed Secretary-General of the Supreme National Security Council."
Who is Mohammad Baqer Zolghadr?
The new security chief brings a deep military and administrative background to the role:
Military Background: He previously held several high-ranking leadership positions within the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
Political Role: Most recently, he served as the Secretary of the Expediency Discernment Council.
This strategic appointment comes at a critical time for Iran's national security apparatus, given the ongoing regional tensions and the war currently involving Tehran.
