Who are Iran’s new wartime security and military leaders?
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei has announced a major reshuffle of the country's top military and security leadership. The appointments affect key bodies including the Supreme National Security Council and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Why it matters
These changes signal a strategic shift in Iran's security posture following recent regional conflicts, potentially impacting geopolitical stability in the Middle East.
--> Home World Who are Iran’s new wartime security and military leaders? New appointments span Iran’s security and military establishment, including SNSC, IRGC, army and navy
facebook --> twitter --> whatsup --> linkded --> email MORE (3) Messenger Whatsapp --> Members of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) navy participate in an exercise in Abu Musa Island, in this picture obtained on August 2, 2023. IRGC/WANA (West Asia News Agency)/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo In a major reshuffle following the recent war with the United States and Israel, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has issued separate decrees appointing a new head of the country's top security body and six senior commanders to key military positions.
The appointments span Iran's security and military establishment, including the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), the General Staff of the Armed Forces, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), the IRGC Navy, and the Basij Organisation.
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