Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr
محمدباقر ذوالقدر
Senior official
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View Timeline →Iran Leadership Reshuffles Amid Hormuz Talks Following Rare Meeting with President and Supreme Leader
Iran has conducted a significant reshuffle in its political and national-security leadership, with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei appointing Mohsen Rezaei from the IRGC as his…
Mohsen Rezaei Appointed as Iran's New Top Security Official
Major General Mohsen Rezaei has been appointed as the new secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, succeeding Mohammad Bagher Zolqadr. Rezaei is a veteran…
Iran Appoints Former IRGC Chief Mohsen Rezaee as Representative to Supreme National Security Council
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has appointed former IRGC chief Mohsen Rezaee as his representative to the Supreme National Security Council, replacing Mohammad Baqir Zolghadr.…
Iran Warns of Retaliation Against Attacks on Infrastructure, Targets Israel
Iran's top security official, Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, has stated that the country will retaliate against any attacks on its infrastructure, specifically warning that Israel will…
Iran's SNSC Chief Warns Trump to Speak with Respect or Face Consequences
Iran's SNSC chief, Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, has issued a stern warning to US President Donald Trump in response to his threats against Iran, emphasizing the…
As deal is agreed with US, not all in Iran are convinced that peace is here
Despite the recent agreement between the United States and Iran, a significant portion of the Iranian population remains unconvinced that true peace has been achieved.…
Iran Promises Response to Israeli Strike on Beirut, Asserts 'Red Lines' Will Not Be Crossed
Iran has warned of a forthcoming response to an Israeli strike on Beirut, with Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr stating that violations…
Iran partially restores internet access after months-long shutdown
Iranian authorities partially restored internet connectivity on May 26 after an almost three-month shutdown, which had left citizens largely reliant on a domestic intranet. While…
How Iran has changed, and how it hasn't, in two months of war
Two months after the initial US-Israeli strikes, common Iranians face job losses and shortages, yet the core institutions of the Islamic Republic remain entrenched. Hardliners…
Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr: Iran's New Security Chief and His Role in a Tense Era - Fathom Journal
Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, a retired IRGC brigadier general, was appointed Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council in March 2026. His appointment comes amid heightened…
Iran Appoints Ex-IRGC Commander Mohammad Zolghadr as New Security Chief Amid Rising Tensions
Mohammad Zolghadr, a former commander of the IRGC, has been appointed as Iran's new security chief. His role is crucial as he will oversee the…
Iran Appoints New Security Chief Following US-Israeli Attack
Iran has appointed Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, a former commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), as the new chief of the Supreme National Security…
Iran Appoints Hard-Line Former Guards Commander as New Security Chief
Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr has been appointed as Iran's new security chief following the death of Ali Larijani in an Israeli strike. Zolghadr, a hard-line former…
An Iraqi Official: No Agreement with Iran for Issuing 'Arbaeen Passport'; Iranian Official: It Was Unimaginable
An Iraqi official denied any agreement with Iran regarding the issuance of a special passport for Arbaeen pilgrims, contradicting Iranian claims. The Iranian side expressed…
Rouhani's Order to Increase Women's Share in Management 'Not Implemented'
Fatemeh Zolghadr criticized the lack of implementation of President Rouhani's directive to increase women's share in management positions to 30%. Currently, only 17% of managerial…
An Iranian Official Defends Child Marriage Due to 'Increased Sexual Manifestations'
An Iranian official has defended child marriage, citing rising sexual manifestations and illegal abortions as reasons against prohibiting it. Fereshteh Rouhafza argues that disclosing statistics…
National Bank's Response to News of Currency Payments to Arbaeen Pilgrims 'Through a Hole in the Wall'
The National Bank of Iran responded to reports of currency payments to Arbaeen pilgrims being made through holes in a wall in Najaf, stating that…
Child Marriage: When No Law Prevents It
The Iranian parliament has passed a child marriage bill without provisions to raise the marriage age, prompting female representatives to propose a new plan to…
Review of Passport Reform Proposal for Women's Exit from the Country in Parliament
The Iranian Parliament is reviewing a proposal to amend passport laws to facilitate women's exit from the country, particularly in light of recent controversies involving…
Are Marriage Laws in Iran Being Formulated to Meet the Sexual Needs of Children?
Zahra Ayatollahi, head of the Women's Cultural Council, has called for attention to the sexual needs of children as early marriages increase in Iran. She…