Iran has appointed Mohammad Baqer Zolqadr as Secretary of its Supreme National Security Council, replacing Ali Larijani, who was killed in an Israeli strike. The move, approved by Mojtaba Khamenei and formalised by President Masoud Pezeshkian, ensures continuity in Iran’s security leadership.

Iran has swiftly appointed Mohammad Baqer Zolqadr as the new Secretary of its Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), replacing Ali Larijani, who was killed in an Israeli strike last week.

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The appointment was confirmed by Iranian officials, stating that Zolqadr’s selection was approved by Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and formalised through a decree by President Masoud Pezeshkian. The swift transition signals Tehran’s urgency to maintain stability within its top security apparatus.

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