Iran names hardline ex-Revolutionary Guards commander to replace slain security chief

Reuters

24 March, 2026, 05:45 pm

Last modified: 24 March, 2026, 05:49 pm

Iran names hardline ex-Revolutionary Guards commander to replace slain security chief

Mohammad Baqer Zolqadr was appointed as Larijani's successor as secretary of the SNSC

Reuters

24 March, 2026, 05:45 pm

Last modified: 24 March, 2026, 05:49 pm

Mohammad Baqer Zolqadr. Photo: Collected

Iran today (24 March) named a former Revolutionary Guards commander and senior figure in the hardline political faction to replace the ‌powerful head of the Supreme National Security Council, Ali Larijani, killed in US-Israeli strikes last week.

Mohammad Baqer Zolqadr was appointed as Larijani's successor as secretary of the SNSC, the Iranian president's deputy of communications ⁠posted on X today.

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