Iran’s domestic politics have entered a new phase following the assassination of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and the succession of Mojtaba Khamenei as Supreme Leader. The current leadership is focused on preserving institutional cohesion and managing the security and economic consequences of the war, while the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and other key state institutions continue to play central roles in shaping domestic and foreign policy. The balance of authority among political and security institutions, together with the management of economic pressures, remains a defining feature of decision-making in Iran.
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Mohsen Rezaei Appointed Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council
Mohsen Rezaei, former commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guard and current military advisor to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, has been appointed as Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, replacing Mohammad Baqer Zolghadr. The appointment was announced by the Iranian presidency and confirmed by spokesperson Mehdi Tabatabaei. Mohammad Baqer Zolghadr has been reassigned as a political advisor to the Supreme Leader. Rezaei, aged 71, has held various significant positions within Iran's political system.
Source: www.alquds.co.uk
Khamenei Appoints New Military Leadership to Strengthen Security Control
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has appointed key military leaders, including General Ali Abdollahi as Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces and Ahmad Vahidi as commander of the Revolutionary Guard. These appointments follow the naming of Mohsen Rezaei as Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, consolidating Khamenei's control over Iran's security and military apparatus amid ongoing conflict and targeted assassinations of senior officials. The new leadership is tasked with enhancing Iran's defense readiness and integrating military command structures.
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Iranian President Reports Difficulty Communicating with Supreme Leader
Iranian President Masoud Bezhikian stated in a televised interview that communication with the Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is currently very difficult. Mojtaba Khamenei has not appeared publicly since assuming the position following the death of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in early strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran.
Source: www.alquds.co.uk
Iranian President Beheshtian Denies Resignation Amid Internal Disputes
Iranian President Masoud Beheshtian firmly denied resigning or threatening to resign, emphasizing his commitment to his position despite escalating internal conflicts within the government and military institutions. He rejected claims of discord between his administration and the military, asserting full coordination with armed forces. Beheshtian responded to allegations by hardline figures and dismissed reports of his resignation threats as baseless, highlighting ongoing tensions over negotiations with the United States and power distribution among state institutions under Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.
Source: aawsat.com