The replacement of Mohammad Baqer Zolqard with Mohsen Rezaei signals a shift in Iran’s security strategy following internal tensions.
Iran’s Supreme Leader has named Mohsen Rezaei as the new secretary of the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), replacing Mohammad Baqer Zolqard. The move follows speculation about Zolqard’s resignation, which President Masud Pezeshkian reportedly rejected.
The SNSC is formally chaired by the president but is effectively led by its secretary, who holds significant influence over national security decisions. Rezaei, a veteran commander, assumes the role amid heightened regional tensions and internal political dynamics.
The change comes after a hardline ultimatum and suggests a potential recalibration of Iran’s security posture, though no immediate market reaction has been reported.