Iran shakes up security team after saying Oman deal ‘very close’
Tehran has appointed Mohsen Rezaee, a hard-liner who previously advocated for advancing Iran's nuclear program, as the new leader of the Supreme National Security Council.
Iran has restructured its top security team after announcing a near-deal with Oman regarding shipping through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz. Mohsen Rezaee, a hard-line ex-commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, has been appointed as the new head of the Supreme National Security Council, according to state news agency Islamic Republic News Agency.
He succeeds Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, who has taken a new role as a political adviser to the Supreme Leader. The move comes amid U.S. President Donald Trump's ongoing threats of military action, which aim to compel Iran to reach a diplomatic resolution that would permit unrestricted passage through the Hormuz Strait. Rezaee, with his long-standing ties to the security apparatus, has previously advocated for advancing Iran's nuclear program, adding another layer of potential tension to the already complex diplomatic situation.
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