Former IRGC commander Mohsen Rezaei has been appointed secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, replacing Mohammad-Baqer Zolqadr, according to reports. The appointment is seen as potentially paving the way for a deal with the United States.
Former IRGC commander Mohsen Rezaei has been appointed secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), replacing Mohammad-Baqer Zolqadr, according to reports circulating on Iranian Telegram channels. Rezaei, who commanded the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps for 16 years (1981–1997), is one of the Islamic Republic's most influential security figures. The SNSC is Iran's highest decision-making body for defense and foreign policy. Reports indicate that the appointment may pave the way for a deal with the United States, as Rezaei is seen as a pragmatic figure capable of advancing negotiations. The move comes amid a period of internal Iranian debate over diplomatic engagement with Washington, as The Zioneer has previously reported.
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