IRAN APPOINTS NEW SECURITY CHIEF AFTER LARIJANI KILLED IN ISRAELI STRIKE

Iran has appointed Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, a former commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), as the new head of its Supreme National Security Council following the killing of senior official Ali Larijani in an Israeli airstrike.

The announcement, confirmed by Iranian state television on Tuesday, comes amid heightened tensions between Iran and Israel, raising concerns about potential escalation across the Middle East.Zolghadr is a seasoned figure within Iran’s security and political establishment.

He previously served as deputy commander-in-chief of the IRGC and has held key positions in both the interior and justice ministries. His appointment signals continuity in Iran’s hardline security posture during a volatile period.Ali Larijani, a long-time insider of Iran’s political system, was considered one of the country’s most influential strategists.

His reported death in an Israeli strike marks a significant development in the ongoing shadow conflict between the two nations.Analysts warn that the leadership change, combined with the circumstances surrounding Larijani’s death, could trigger retaliatory actions and further destabilize the region.