In a significant move highlighting the military’s tightening grip on Iran’s power structure, President Masoud Pezeshkian has appointed Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr as the secretary of the Supreme National Security Council. Sources reveal that the appointment was made under heavy pressure from senior commanders of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), including the newly positioned chief Ahmad Vahidi. The decision comes amid intense internal power struggles following the death of Ali Larijani.
The appointment underscores the IRGC’s efforts to consolidate absolute control over the country’s highest security decision-making body, effectively diminishing the influence of the civilian government. While the decree was officially issued by Pezeshkian, reports suggest it was an involuntary move imposed by the Guards.
This development occurs at a time of high uncertainty regarding the leadership of Mojtaba Khamenei, who has not made a public appearance since being named the third Supreme Leader, with international officials including US President Donald Trump suggesting he may be seriously incapacitated. (Iranintl)
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