Mohammad Baqer Zolqadr appointed new head of Irans Supreme National Security Council
PressTV • • world
Key Points:
- Mohammad Baqer Zolqadr has been officially appointed as the new Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), succeeding the assassinated Ali Larijani.
- The appointment was made through a direct presidential decree and endorsed by Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei amid ongoing conflict involving Iran.
- Zolqadr is a veteran commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) with extensive experience in military, security, and judicial roles, including deputy chief of the General Staff for Basij affairs.
- His academic background includes degrees in economics, public administration, and a doctorate in strategic management, complementing his decades-long service in Iran’s defense and security sectors.
- The appointment comes at a critical time as the war imposed on Iran enters its fifth week, highlighting the strategic importance of Zolqadr’s expertise.
