Iran Taps Longtime I.R.G.C. Commander Mohsen Rezaei to Top Security Post
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- Al Jazeera Englishseen 10 Aug, 16:12headline rewritten
Who is Mohsen Rezaei, and how significant is his appointment?How significant is Mohsen Rezaei’s appointment as Iran’s security chief? - Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)seen 11 Aug, 23:00URL changed
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- NYT Worldseen 12 Aug, 05:26description edited
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The appointment of Mohsen Rezaei as secretary of the Supreme National Security Council suggests that Iran’s old guard is consolidating power.The appointment of Mohsen Rezaei, a longtime military commander, to a top security post suggests that the country’s establishment is consolidating power.
- Al Jazeera Englishseen 17 Aug, 12:49headline rewritten
Who is Mohsen Rezaee? How significant is his appointment as security chief?Who is Mohsen Rezaei? How significant is his appointment as security chief? - The Guardian Worldseen 23 Aug, 13:00headline rewritten
Iran’s new security chief says neighbours who join US economic war will be considered ‘enemies’Iran’s president says country faces ‘many problems’ as US ramps up sanctions - The Guardian Worldseen 23 Aug, 18:05headline rewritten
Iran’s president says country faces ‘many problems’ as US ramps up sanctionsIran’s foreign minister calls threat of new US economic sanctions ‘desperate’
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Sun, 9 August 2026
8 reports- NYT World18:18first to reportedited after publishing
The appointment of Mohsen Rezaei, a longtime military commander, to a top security post suggests that the country’s establishment is consolidating power.
- Google News - Top Stories18:18
Iran Elevates Longtime Military Commander to Top Security Post The New York Times Iran's Khamenei names Rezaee as secretary of National Security Council Yahoo Pezeshkian implicitly confirms Zolghadr offered resignation as Iran security chief Iran International Mohsen Rezaei Named Leader’s Representative, Secretary of Iran’s SNSC تسنیم Iran’s Supreme Leader Appoints Mohsen Rezaei to Security Council WANA News Agency
- Der Spiegel (Germany)18:26
Der ehemalige Kommandeur der Revolutionswächter Mohsen Resai leitet nun den Nationalen Sicherheitsrat in Iran. Der Einfluss der Wächter auf Irans Regierung könnte somit noch größer werden.
- Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)18:49
URL changednow www.sueddeutsche.de/politik/liveblog-nahost-iran-hormus-trump-li.3523210
Mohsen Resai gilt als einer der erfahrensten Männer im iranischen Machtapparat. Jetzt wird er zum obersten Sicherheitsberater. Dies könnte den Einfluss der Revolutionsgarden weiter stärken.
- vindobona.org20:29
At a critical juncture of escalating military and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, the leadership of the Islamic Republic of Iran has carried out…
- Anadolu Agency (AA)20:42
Rezaee commanded Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps from 1981 to 1997
- Anadolu Agency (AA)20:42
Mohsen Rezaee commanded Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps from 1981 to 1997 - Irani’s supreme leader appoints Mohammad Baqer Zolghadr as his political adviser
- albawaba.net20:47
ALBAWABA - Hours of confusion over Iranian media reports of contradicting information regarding Rezaei’s new post were put to rest as Iran’s Supreme Lea
Mon, 10 August 2026
13 reports- Times of India00:56
Iran has named Mohsen Rezaei as the head of its Supreme National Security Council, following the resignation of Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr. This leadership transformation unfolds as discussions surrounding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz are underway. With his vast experience as a former Revolutionary Guard commander, Rezaei’s appointment marks a noteworthy adjustment in Iran’s national security landscape.
- Novinky (Czechia)03:02
Bývalý velitel mocných íránských Revolučních gard (IRGC) Mohsen Rézáí se v neděli stal novým šéfem íránské Nejvyšší rady národní bezpečnosti, oznámil to nejvyšší duchovní vůdce Modžtaba Chameneí na sociální síti X. Na postu vystřídal Mohammada Bakra Zolkadra, který nově zaujme roli politického poradce Modžtaby Chameneího.
- France Info (France)04:52
Mohsen Rezaï, 71 ans, a dirigé de 1981 à 1997 le Corps des Gardiens de la Révolution, l'armée idéologique iranienne.
- Japan Times08:11
Tehran has appointed Mohsen Rezaee, a hard-liner who previously advocated for advancing Iran's nuclear program, as the new leader of the Supreme National Security Council.
- Al Jazeera English10:11edited after publishing ×2
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Who is Mohsen Rezaee? How significant is his appointment as security chief?Former IRGC commander Rezaei will be taking over as secretary of Iran's top security body amid Hormuz talks.
- newkerala.com12:25
Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei appoints Zolghadr as political adviser, Rezaei to SNSC amid Strait of Hormuz talks and West Asia tensions.
- Le Figaro (France)16:30
L’ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, a nommé le général des Gardiens de la Révolution Ali Abdollahi chef d’état-major des forces armées. Il dirigeait auparavant le quartier général central Khatam al-Anbiya.
- al-monitor.com17:19
Aug 10 (Reuters) - Iran has appointed Mohsen Rezaei as secretary of its Supreme National Security Council, promoting a prominent hardliner and close ally of Supreme Leader Ayatollah MojtabaKhamenei to the role more than five months into the conflict with the United States.Rezaei replaces Mohammad Baqer Zolqadr as second-in-command of the body that coordinates Iran's security and foreign policy and is chaired by President Masoud Pezeshkian. Zolqadr was appointed as political adviser to...
- Al Jazeera English18:34
The office of the supreme leader has named a new security chief and established war commanders in influential roles.
- Google News - Top Stories18:36
Iran hierarchy consolidation as IRGC veteran tapped for key security role Al Jazeera Iran’s Mysterious Ruler Signals a Hard Line on Trump With New Leadership WSJ Iran’s supreme leader tightens grip with top appointments Financial Times Who is Iran's Mohsen Rezaei, the hardliner appointed to key security role? Reuters Iran Taps Longtime I.R.G.C. Commander Mohsen Rezaei to Top Security Post The New York Times
- Anadolu Agency (AA)19:39
Supreme leader calls for 'comprehensive development' of military capabilities to conduct 'powerful offensive operations against the enemy'
- Google News - Top Stories21:30
Iran’s supreme leader tightens grip with top appointments Financial Times Iran hierarchy consolidation as IRGC veteran tapped for key security role Al Jazeera Iran’s Mysterious Ruler Signals a Hard Line on Trump With New Leadership WSJ Who is Iran's Mohsen Rezaei, the hardliner appointed to key security role? Reuters Iran Shakes Up Security Team After Saying Oman Deal ‘Very Close’ Bloomberg.com
- La Repubblica (Italy)23:00
La Guida formalizza i nuovi vertici militari. Alla sicurezza l’ex comandante dei Guardiani Mohsen Rezaei
Tue, 11 August 2026
11 reports- Le Monde (France)09:51
Invisible depuis son accession au pouvoir, début mars, Mojtaba Khamenei a procédé, ces derniers jours, à une série de nominations renforçant son autorité au sommet de l’appareil d’Etat de la République islamique d’Iran.
- Der Spiegel (Germany)10:40
Er hat die Revolutionswächter befehligt, ist Hardliner, und die argentinische Justiz wirft ihm Terrorismus vor: Mohsen Rezaee übernimmt als oberster Sicherheitsberater in Iran. Nachgiebigkeit dürfen die USA von ihm nicht erwarten.
- dunyanews.tv10:45
Major General Ahmad Vahidi has also been appointed commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), one of the country’s most powerful military and security institutions
- irannewsupdate.com11:46
Mojtaba Khamenei is consolidating Iran’s military command, reviving security figures and reinforcing the regime’s longstanding policies of repression and militarization.
- Al Jazeera English13:28
Observers say the nominations empower the hardline old guard, prioritise loyalty over military innovation.
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- aljazeera.com11 Aug, 13:28their copy
- dominicanrepublicpost.com14:48
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has appointed six senior commanders across the General Staff, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and Basij
- Anadolu Agency (AA)17:02
New appointments span Iran’s security and military establishment, including Supreme National Security Council, IRGC, army and navy
- El Mundo (Spain)20:51
Los expertos apuntan que los cambios también buscan crear un contrapeso en el aparato del régimen, ante la creciente influencia de Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, que lidera las negociaciones con Washington Leer
- presstv.co.uk21:15
Iran’s Army chief has called for closer coordination between the armed forces, saying greater cooperation between the Army and the IRGC can further strengthen Iran’s defense capabilities, deterrence and security.
- presstv.co.uk21:15
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- PBS NewsHour22:40
As the war with Iran continues its uneasy stalemate, we're hearing from a top adviser to the commander of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, the force largely responsible for border and internal security. The IRGC rarely gives interviews, and almost never to Western media. But Mohammad Reza Naqdi sat down in Tehran for an exclusive interview with special correspondent Reza Sayah.
Wed, 12 August 2026
2 reports- El País (Spain)03:30
El nombramiento del ex comandante en jefe de la Guardia Revolucionaria y candidato presidencial refuerza la voluntad del régimen de presionar a EE UU. La Interpol le busca en relación con un atentado en Buenos Aires en 1994
- The Hill16:30
As President Trump shifts toward a strategy of economic pressure, Iran has appointed IRGC founder Mohsen Rezaei as the new secretary of the Supreme National Security Council following a period of leadership turnover and conflicting diplomatic signals.
Thu, 13 August 2026
1 report- Euronews11:27
Mohsen Rezaei is one of the Islamic Republic's founding military figures, a four-time failed presidential candidate and the subject of an Interpol Red Notice over the 1994 Buenos Aires bombing that killed 85 people. Here is what we know about Iran's new security council chief.
Fri, 14 August 2026
1 report- Euronews10:52
Hossein Taeb commanded the Basij during the mass demonstrations of June 2009 and led the IRGC's intelligence service for 13 years, overseeing operations against journalists, dual nationals and dissidents. His return signals that Tehran fears it might need to manage unrest in the near future.
Sun, 16 August 2026
1 report- Le Monde English09:36
The Revolutionary Guards control more than military operations: They also impose their demands on Iran's president and his negotiators, writes historian Jean-Pierre Filiu in his column.
Mon, 17 August 2026
1 report- Novinky (Czechia)07:58
Íránské ozbrojené síly se reorganizují na základě letošního konfliktu a loňské dvanáctidenní červnové války. Do jednoho se spojují dvě klíčová velitelství, tedy armádní generální štáb (AFGS) a velitelství Islámských revolučních gard Chatam al Anbia. Rozhodl o tom nejvyšší vůdce Modžtaba Chamenení.
Sun, 23 August 2026
3 reports- Japan Times00:03
The secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, Mohsen Rezaei, told state television that Tehran would target the interests of countries helping the United States.
- Google News - Top Stories13:13
Iran says Pakistan's army chief to visit Tehran on Monday Reuters Iran says ‘desperate’ new sanctions will fail, mediator Pakistan sends army chief to Tehran NBC News Pakistan army chief, Iran's top diplomat discuss ways to revive stalled direct talks with US Anadolu Ajansı Top Pakistani General to Visit Tehran Monday تسنیم Iran FM, Pakistan military chief discuss regional developments as US eyes new Tehran sanctions Arab News
- The Guardian World13:56edited after publishing ×2
previously
Iran’s president says country faces ‘many problems’ as US ramps up sanctionsAbbas Araghchi says country is unbowed but president Masoud Pezeshkian admits its people face ‘many problems’ Iran’s foreign minister has dismissed the threat of a fresh round of US economic sanctions as a “desperate” ploy, even as its president acknowledged that the Iranian people are facing “many problems” amid Washington’s efforts to isolate and debilitate the country’s economy. Last week, Donald Trump announced a new campaign to increase the pressure on the Iranian economy , calling it “the...
Sat, 29 August 2026
1 report- Times of India08:30
Iran's leadership has appointed hard-line military and security officials to key positions. These moves signal a resistance to US pressure and a crackdown on domestic dissent. The new appointments come as Iran faces prolonged confrontation and economic pressure. Hardliners are tightening their grip around the new supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei. This consolidation aims to maintain unity and prepare for potential unrest and further conflict.
Fri, 4 September 2026
1 report- ABC (Spain)23:40
Sin pruebas de que Mojtaba Jamenei aún vive y manda, cada facción del aparato de Teherán puede alegar que eso es lo que el Líder Supremo le ha dicho que haga. Pero nadie sabe con total seguridad quién toma las principales decisiones en Irán. El Gobierno está presidido por Pezeshkian. Las negociaciones indirectas con los estadounidenses las dirige el presidente del Parlamento, Ghalibaf. Y el aparato de seguridad está controlado con mano dura por el general Rezai , nuevo jefe del Consejo de...