Iran appoints hardline commander to key security post under Khamenei’s watch

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has appointed Mohsen Rezaei as secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, one of the most influential positions in Tehran’s decision-making apparatus. The appointment, announced yesterday, comes as Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei has simultaneously named Rezaei as his personal representative on the same council, effectively concentrating significant power in the hands of the veteran commander. This dual role places Rezaei at the centre of Iran’s security and foreign policy planning.

The Supreme National Security Council is one of Iran’s most powerful institutions, responsible for formulating the country’s defence and foreign policy strategies. By holding both the secretary position and acting as Khamenei’s direct representative, Rezaei will wield considerable influence over decisions affecting Iran’s nuclear programme, regional military operations, and international negotiations.

Rezaei, a former commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps Navy, is known as a hardline figure within Iran’s security establishment. His appointment signals the continued influence of military and security-minded officials in Iran’s highest levels of governance, particularly as the country navigates tensions with Western powers and regional rivals.

Source: Walla News — Original article in Hebrew.