Iran Appoints New Head of Supreme National Security Council

Iran has appointed Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr as the new head of the Supreme National Security Council, replacing Ali Larijani, who was recently killed in attacks by the US and Israel. Zolghadr is a former commander of the Revolutionary Guards and has held high-ranking positions in the security sector. The National Security Council coordinates Iran's security policy and foreign policy, and includes top officials from the military, intelligence services, and government. Zolghadr's appointment signals a continuation of the hardline stance in Iranian foreign policy.