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Mohammad Zolghadr Appointed Iran's New Security Chief, Replacing Ali Larijani Killed in Attack

Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, a hardline ex-Revolutionary Guards commander, has been appointed as the new Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, succeeding Ali Larijani, who was reportedly killed in a US-Israeli attack. Officials believe his military and government experience makes him suitable for coordinating the country’s national security policy.

24 Mar, 04:55 — 24 Mar, 18:11
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ReutersVery High1d ago

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

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

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NYTMostly Factual22h ago

Iran’s New Security Chief Is a Hard-Line Former Guards Commander

Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr replaces Ali Larijani, who was killed last week in an Israeli strike. He has a history of expanding the Guards’ reach into Iran’s politics.

By Yeganeh Torbati

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bloombergHigh1d ago

Iran Names IRGC Veteran to Replace Slain Security Head Ali Larijani - Bloomberg.com

Iran Names IRGC Veteran to Replace Slain Security Head Ali Larijani  Bloomberg.com

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le-mondeHigh1d ago

Iran names ex-IRGC commander to succeed Larijani as security chief

After Supreme National Security Council head Ali Larijani was killed in an Israeli strike, Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, a long-serving former Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commander, has been appointed to succeed him.

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual20h ago

Iran names successor to security chief killed in US-Israeli attack

Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, ex-IRGC commander, to replace late Ali Larijani as chief of Supreme National Security Council.

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SCMPMostly Factual1d ago

With a host of top figures killed in war, who is now running Iran?

Iran’s veteran supreme leader and a host of other top figures and Revolutionary Guards commanders have been killed in US-Israeli strikes but the ruling system has maintained its ability to strategise and operate ⁠in the war that began on February 28. Born from a 1979 ⁠revolution, the Islamic Republic built a complex power structure with layered institutions buttressed by a shared ⁠commitment to the survival of the theocratic system rather than relying on a small number of individuals. Is the ...

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual1d ago

Iran names Mohammad Baqer Zolqadr as new security chief after Ali Larijani's death | About the ex-IRGC commander

The Supreme National Security Council is a key body in the Iranian government, which is chaired by the elected president and reports to the Supreme Leader.

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual1d ago

Iran names former IRGC commander Zolghadr to replace assassinated security chief Larijani

Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr was appointed as Larijani's successor as secretary of the SNSC, the Iranian president's deputy of communications posted on X on Tuesday.

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vanguard-ngMixed1d ago

Iran names ex-Guards commander to succeed Larijani as security chief

Zolghadr's career has been embedded in the Revolutionary Guards, whose stated aim is to protect the Islamic revolution from internal and external threats. The post Iran names ex-Guards commander to succeed Larijani as security chief appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Akinbayo Wahab

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protothema-enMixed1d ago

Who is Mohammad Zolqadr, the hardline former commander of the Revolutionary Guards and successor to Larijani

Officials believe that his experience in military and government positions makes him suitable for coordinating the country’s national security policy The post Who is Mohammad Zolqadr, the hardline former commander of the Revolutionary Guards and successor to Larijani appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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SCMP24 Mar, 04:55First to report

With a host of top figures killed in war, who is now running Iran?

6h later
Reuters24 Mar, 10:49

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

naftemporiki24 Mar, 11:12

Ιράν: Ο Μοχαμάντ Μπακέρ Ζολκάντρ διαδέχεται τον Αλί Λαριτζανί στο συμβούλιο Εθνικής Ασφαλείας

aktuality-sk24 Mar, 11:14

Irán vymenoval nástupcu tajomníka Najvyššej rady národnej bezpečnosti

indian-express24 Mar, 11:19

Iran names security council chief Ali Larijani’s replacement

ndtv24 Mar, 11:25

Iran Names Mohammad Zolghadr Security Chief After Ali Larijani's Death

klix-ba24 Mar, 11:32

Iran dobio novog sigurnosnog lidera: Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr je nasljednik Alija Larijanija

aftonbladet24 Mar, 12:07

Ny iransk säkerhetschef utsedd efter Larijani

le-figaro24 Mar, 12:11

L’Iran nomme Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, un ancien commandant des gardiens de la révolution, à la tête de la plus haute instance de sécurité

bloomberg24 Mar, 12:25

Iran Names IRGC Veteran to Replace Slain Security Head Ali Larijani - Bloomberg.com

newsbeast24 Mar, 12:33

Ποιος είναι ο Μοχάμαντ Μπαγκέρ Ζολγκάντρ, αντικαταστάτης του Αλί Λαριτζανί

berlingske24 Mar, 12:39

Iran udpeger ny sikkerhedschef efter forgængers død

index-hr24 Mar, 12:49

Objavljeno tko će naslijediti ubijenog moćnog šefa državne sigurnosti Irana

delfi-lt24 Mar, 12:51

Iranas išsirinko naują saugumo vadovą

hindustan-times24 Mar, 12:53

Iran names Mohammad Baqer Zolqadr as new security chief after Ali Larijani's death | About the ex-IRGC commander

hotnews24 Mar, 12:57

Gărzile Revoluționare capătă tot mai mare putere în Iran. Cine a fost numit la conducerea securității naționale

protothema-en24 Mar, 13:21

Who is Mohammad Zolqadr, the hardline former commander of the Revolutionary Guards and successor to Larijani

vanguard-ng24 Mar, 13:23

Iran names ex-Guards commander to succeed Larijani as security chief

le-monde24 Mar, 13:25

Iran names ex-IRGC commander to succeed Larijani as security chief

n1-serbia24 Mar, 13:34

Iran imenovao novog šefa Vrhovnog saveta za nacionalnu bezbednost

faz24 Mar, 14:07

Liveblog Irankrieg: Iran ernennt neuen Chef des Sicherheitsrats

jerusalem-post24 Mar, 14:38

Iran names former IRGC commander Zolghadr to replace assassinated security chief Larijani

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digi2424 Mar, 15:54

Iranul l-a numit pe noul şef al Consiliului Suprem de Securitate Naţională. Cine este Mohammad Baqer Zolqadr

NYT24 Mar, 16:13

Iran’s New Security Chief Is a Hard-Line Former Guards Commander

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il-sole-24-ore24 Mar, 17:49

Chi è Mohammad Zolghadr, il falco dei Pasdaran successore di Ali Larijani

Al Jazeera24 Mar, 18:11Latest update

Iran names successor to security chief killed in US-Israeli attack