Zolghadr, a veteran strategist and retired senior commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), replaces Ali Larijani, who was killed in a US-Israeli airstrike on March 17. The appointment was made by President Masoud Pezeshkian with the formal endorsement of the new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei , On March 24, 2026, Iran appointed Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr as the new Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC)..
About Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr
- Zolghadr assumes control of Iran’s top security body during an active regional conflict. His role will oversee the country’s defence, nuclear policy, and foreign affairs.
- As a former Brigadier General and “dark horse” of the IRGC, his appointment is seen by analysts as a shift toward more security-focused and hardline leadership within Tehran.
- Prior to this, Zolghadr served as the Secretary of the Expediency Discernment Council since 2022 and has held high ranking positions in the Judiciary and the Interior Ministry
- Due to his prominent role in Iran’s security apparatus, Zolghadr is currently under sanctions by the European Union, Canada and several other nations…
- The leadership change comes at a volatile moment as Iran continues to navigate the West Asia crisis following the assassinations of high-level officials earlier in March 2026
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