Iranian conservative politician and diplomat, long-time security figure
The government has designated Mohsen Rezaei as secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, replacing Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr. Rezaei’s long arc in the security establishment includes leading the IRGC and advising on diplomacy, with the Strait of Hormuz looming as a focal point in ongoing talks with the United States. The move comes amid disagreements within Iran over war strategy and negotiations.