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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nIran has appointed former Revolutionary Guard commander Mohsen Rezaei as the new head of its powerful supreme national security council President Masoud Pezeshkian announced on Sunday. This comes after Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr resigned from the post.The leadership change also comes as Tehran remains engaged in discussions over the re-opening of the Strait of Hormuz and continues to adjust its security establishment following the loss of senior officials during the war.The announcement was made by presidency spokesman Mehdi Tabatabaei on X.\u201cIn light of the resignation of Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr from his position as secretary of the Supreme National Security Council and his appointment to new functions, President Masoud Pezeshkian has named Mohsen Rezaei as the head of this body,\u201d Tabatabaei said.Shortly after the appointment, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei also announced Rezaei\u2019s new role on X.In one post, he wrote, \u201cIn the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful. Dr. Mohsen Rezaee. Considering your valuable experience, I am hereby appointing you, who were one of the first commanders in the triumphant 8-Year Sacred Defense, to be my representative in the Supreme National Security Council.\u201dIn a separate post, Khamenei added, \u201cDr Mohsen Rezaee, I am hopeful that you will achieve great successes in carrying out this important responsibility [Leader\u2019s representative in the Supreme National Security Council.\u201dMojtaba also conveyed his regards to Zolghadr for his service and said, “Meanwhile, I would like to appreciate the round-the-clock efforts of our dear brother, Dr. Mohammad Baqer Zolghadr.”<\/p>\n Rezaei, 71, is a former commander in chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and led the force from 1981 to 1997, including through most of the Iran-Iraq war. He later held several senior political positions and most recently served as a military adviser to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei.The appointment marks another reshuffle at the top of Iran\u2019s national security apparatus. Zolghadr had assumed leadership of the council in March after the death of Ali Larijani in an Israeli strike. Following his resignation, Zolghadr has now been appointed political adviser to Khamenei, according to a statement from the supreme leader\u2019s office.The Supreme National Security Council is one of Iran\u2019s most influential decision-making bodies, bringing together senior political, military and security officials. The latest change reflects continued adjustments within the country\u2019s leadership as it responds to wartime losses and ongoing strategic challenges.Rezaei has been closely associated with Iran\u2019s hardline security establishment and recently underscored the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz. In July, he declared that control of the waterway was \u201cmore important than dozens of atomic bombs\u201d.Earlier this month, he also said Iran would never allow an unauthorised route through the Strait of Hormuz, which had been considered an international waterway before the war and Tehran\u2019s subsequent assertion of control.<\/p>\n Following his resignation from the Supreme National Security Council, Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr was appointed political adviser to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei.Announcing the appointment on X, Khamenei wrote: \u201cDear respected brother, Dr Mohammad Baqer Zolghadr, In consideration of your valuable experience, I hereby appoint you to be my Political Advisor.\u201dHe added that he hoped Zolghadr would be successful \u201cin carrying out this responsibility and in advancing the ideals of the Islamic Revolution.\u201d<\/p>\n Discussions on re-opening the Strait of Hormuz have gained momentum after progress was reported in negotiations involving Oman and Iran.A US official said a deal was expected soon and indicated that Washington would lift its blockade of Iranian ports once the agreement was announced. The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical global energy corridor and has become a central issue in the ongoing confrontation involving Iran and the United States.<\/div>\n Rezaei has been closely associated with Iran\u2019s hardline security establishment and recently underscored the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz Iran has appointed former Revolutionary Guard commander Mohsen Rezaei as the new head of its powerful supreme national security council President Masoud Pezeshkian announced on Sunday. 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Zolghadr appointed as Mojtaba’s political advisor<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
Talks on re-opening the Strait of Hormuz<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
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