August 2026
Iran's Security Reshuffle Highlights Long-standing Divisions Post-Cease-Fire Deal
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has appointed Mohsen Rezaei as the new secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, replacing Mohammad Baqer Zolqadr amid speculation…
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…
Khamenei Appoints Zolqadr as Political Adviser
Ayatollah Khamenei has appointed Mohammad Baqer Zolqadr, the outgoing top security official, as his political adviser. This move signifies a shift in advisory roles within…
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 Sets New Conditions for US Amid Escalating Maritime Tensions
Iran has set new demands for the US, including troop withdrawal and sanctions relief, in response to ongoing attacks on shipping in the Strait of…
Zolqadr: The Strait of Hormuz Will Not Open Until the U.S. Accepts Iran's Six Demands
Iran's Zolqadr has stated that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the U.S. meets six specific demands. This statement follows ongoing negotiations between…
Iran Outlines Conditions for Reopening the Strait of Hormuz Amid U.S. Tensions
Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohammad Baqer Zolqadr announced six conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing that the waterway will remain closed…