# Iran appoints IRGC veteran Rezaei to top security council post 2026-08-10T17:21:31+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has appointed veteran Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commander Mohsen Rezaei as his representative on the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), replacing Mohammad Baqer Zolqadr. Zolqadr has been moved to the role of political adviser to Khamenei, a position that brings him closer to the centre of strategic decision-making, the Rediff report states, citing an ANI feed. The reshuffle comes days after Iran issued conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz and as Tehran and Washington continue indirect communications amid the West Asia crisis. Rezaei, a former IRGC chief, fought in the Iran-Iraq war. NDTV notes his appointment reinforces IRGC influence in Iran's security deliberations. Zolqadr had only taken over as SNSC secretary in March after the killing of Ali Larijani. ## Coverage - ndtv.com - ndtvprofit.com - rediff.com Tags: Hormuz talks, Iran, IRGC, Khamenei, Mohsen Rezaei, Supreme National Security Council Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/iran-appoints-mohsen-rezaei-to-top-security-post/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/iran-appoints-mohsen-rezaei-to-top-security-post/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.