Mohammad Baqer Zolqadr has been appointed as the new secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, replacing Ali Larijani, who was martyred in a US attack last week.

According to Iranian media, the nomination of Mohammad Baqer Zolqadr to replace Ali Larijani was also approved by Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.

It should be noted that this appointment has come at a very sensitive time when Iran is facing internal and external security challenges.

Iran’s Supreme National Security Council is the country’s highest defense and security policy-making body, whose secretary plays a very important role.

Who is Mohammad Baqer Zolqadr?

Mohammad Baqer Zolqadr belongs to influential security and military circles in Iran. He was a major commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in the past and has held several key positions.

Mohammad Baqer Zolqadr has served as the head of the Revolutionary Guards’ Joint Staff, deputy commander-in-chief, deputy head of security and law enforcement affairs in the Ministry of Interior, and deputy head of strategic affairs in the judiciary for 8 years.

It should be noted that Ali Larijani, who was martyred in the US attack, was one of Iran’s senior politicians and had previously held several important positions, including speaker of parliament.

After the assassination of Ayatollah Khamenei, Ali Larijani reacted strongly against the US and became the most outspoken and outspoken Iranian leader to criticize President Trump.

Ali Larijani was targeted by the US in an apartment belonging to his daughter, where he arrived with his son. After his assassination, the new appointment to this position is being considered important for the direction of Iran’s policy.