Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has appointed Ali Larijani as the head of the National Security Council following recent tensions. Larijani, a long-standing political opponent of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, will take on this significant responsibility. This change comes after a 12-day period of conflict with Israel. Larijani is replacing Ali-Akbar Ahmadian in this role.
Larijani has a history of holding various senior government posts and has been a vocal figure in Iranian politics for many years. He was a former member of the IRGC. He has a history of involvement in Iran’s nuclear policy. From 2008 to 2020, he served as the speaker of the parliament. The National Defense Council was established to make decisions during times of war.