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From IRGC commander to Irans security chief: Who is Mohsen Rezaei?

Iran appointed Mohsen Rezaei as secretary of its Supreme National Security Council. Rezaei, a hardliner and close ally of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, takes the key security post. He previously commanded the Revolutionary Guards for sixteen years during the Iran-Iraq war. Rezaei also served as vice president for economic affairs from 2021 to 2023. His appointment follows months of conflict with the United States.

10 Aug 2026 5:30 pm