Conflicting reports on Mohsen Rezaei appointment spark debate over Iran’s decision-making
Uncertainty over Mohsen Rezaei’s reported appointment to Iran’s Supreme National Security Council has fueled concerns about the country’s decision-making stability.
Reports of Mohsen Rezaei's appointment to Iran's Supreme National Security Council have sparked debate over the country's decision-making process. Initially, Iranian news agency ISNA claimed Rezaei had been appointed to the role alongside Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, but the article was later removed. Subsequently, other media outlets, such as Tasnim and Mehr, also deleted related news pieces, leaving the situation unclear.
Despite these conflicting reports, Mohammad Baqer Zolghadr remains designated as the council's secretary, overseeing important matters like the Strait of Hormuz. The positions of the council secretary and Rezaei's role as the Supreme Leader's representative continue to be uncertain, with no evidence suggesting Khamenei has revoked Rezaei's appointment.
Earlier speculations claimed that Zolghadr had resigned and Rezaei would take his place, but this was denied by the Sazandegi newspaper, which confirmed President Masoud Pezeshkian had rejected Zolghadr's resignation.
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