Iran: Zolqadr’s appointment as SNSC Secretary, IRGC war expectations

30 March 2026

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Summary

As the joint U.S.-Israeli war against Iran continues, Tehran appointed Mohammad Baqer Zolqadr as

Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), to succeed Ali Larijani, who was killed by an Israeli airstrike in Tehran on 17/3/2026.

Unlock the full note to get an insight on the backroom dynamics leading to Zolqadr’s appointment, as well as the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) war expectations.

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Iran: Zolqadr’s appointment as SNSC Secretary, IRGC war expectations

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