An Iranian the source published an analysis by researcher A. portraying Mohsen Rezaei, recently appointed secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, as a symbol of the Islamic Republic's military and political failures. The analysis details Rezaei's command of the IRGC during the Iran-Iraq War, his responsibility for costly operations, and his subsequent political marginalization, suggesting his appointment is intended to implement policy dictated by others, notably Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf.
As The Zioneer reported earlier today, Mohsen Rezaei was appointed secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, replacing Mohammad-Baqer Zolqadr. The move was noted as potentially paving the way for a deal with the United States.
An Iranian media outlet now offers a critical perspective on the appointment. An analysis published by a Persian-language the source, authored by researcher A., starkly characterizes Rezaei as the 'most failed figure in the power pyramid of the Islamic Republic.' The piece traces his career as commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) during the Iran-Iraq War, attributing to him responsibility for a series of disastrous operations that resulted in tens of thousands of Iranian casualties. Among the failures cited are Operation Ramadan, the Valfajr offensives, and Operation Karbala 4, some of which were compromised before execution.
The analysis notes that Rezaei's failures were so severe that after the war, Ayatollah Khomeini's acceptance of the ceasefire was described as 'drinking the poison chalice,' and there were reportedly discussions of arresting and prosecuting Rezaei. The author also highlights Rezaei's failed political ambitions, including multiple presidential campaigns that ended in last-place finishes, turning him into a figure of public ridicule.
The analysis suggests that Rezaei's appointment to the sensitive security post is not a sign of his personal strengthening but rather the opposite. According to the piece, he is seen as a figure who will implement policy dictated by others, specifically Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf, who has been central in advancing talks with the United States and defending a potential agreement within the Iranian system. The timing of the appointment, amid reported U.S.-Iran negotiations away from the spotlight, is interpreted as part of a strategic reshuffle.
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