Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has appointed Mohsen Rezaei, a former commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), as his representative to the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC). This move places Rezaei, a veteran figure within Iran’s hardline establishment, directly within the country’s key national security decision-making body. The SNSC advises the Leader on matters of national security and foreign policy. Rezaei’s appointment signals a potential strengthening of the IRGC’s influence within the Council. He previously held a prominent position within the IRGC. This appointment comes at a sensitive time, as Iran navigates regional tensions and ongoing negotiations surrounding its nuclear program. The specifics of Rezaei’s new role and its impact on the SNSC’s dynamics remain to be seen.