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Who is the new secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran?

Published March 24, 2026, 20:17
Who is the new secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran?

Mohammad Baqer Zolqadr has been appointed as the new secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran, replacing Ali Larijani, who was killed last week in an Israeli strike. Zolqadr is a veteran officer of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) with extensive experience in security and strategic affairs. His appointment is considered significant, as it marks the increased influence of the Revolutionary Guards in Iranian politics and decision-making. Zolqadr has held various high-ranking positions, including Deputy Head of Strategy for the Judiciary and Chief of Staff of the Revolutionary Guards.