JOURNAL ARTICLE

Iran Names IRGC Veteran to Replace Slain Security Head Ali Larijani.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2026. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Motevalli, Golnar 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on Iran’s appointment of Mohammad-Bagher Zolghadr, a hardline veteran of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), as secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, replacing Ali Larijani who was killed in an Israeli airstrike. Zolghadr, a former deputy commander of the IRGC and deputy interior minister under President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, contrasts with Larijani’s diplomatic background, as he has limited experience in negotiations and is closely linked to the IRGC’s expanded influence during Ahmadinejad’s era. His military career includes senior IRGC roles such as chief of joint staff and commander of the Ramadan Headquarters within the Qods Force. The appointment occurred amid disputed reports of potential talks to end tensions between the U.S. and Iran. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2026/03, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Politics and Government
  • Publication Date:2026
  • Accession Number:192490092
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