The supreme leader of Iran, Mojtaba Khamenei, appointed Mohsen Rezaei as a representative in the Supreme National Security Council, replacing Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr.

Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran, announced the appointment of Mohsen Rezaei as a representative in the Supreme National Security Council, replacing Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr. Rezaei, a high-ranking military advisor and former commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards, was described by Khamenei as a pioneer of the "Sacred Defense" during the Iran-Iraq War.

Khamenei wished Rezaei success in his new responsibility and thanked Zolghadr for his efforts. Recently, Zolghadr made requests to improve relations with the USA, including lifting the naval blockade, but it is unclear how Rezaei's appointment will influence these requests. Analyzing the context, the NY Times emphasizes that the old guard is still in place and consolidating power, suggesting a stagnation in the transition to a new generation of political leaders in Iran.

Rezaei has been a constant figure in Iranian politics for over four decades, also having candidacies for the presidency.