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Iran Appoints Zolqadr as Security Chief After Strikes

3/26/2026

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On March 24, 2026, Iran appointed Mohammad Baqer Zolqadr as head of the Supreme National Security Council after Ali Larijani's assassination in US-Israeli strikes.
Zolqadr is a former Revolutionary Guards commander who will oversee security and foreign policy coordination.
Iran launched missile attacks on Israel and damaged Tel Aviv.
Israeli officials say U.S. President Donald Trump aimed for a deal with Iran.
Iran denied negotiations with the United States.

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On March 24, 2026, Iran appointed Mohammad Baqer Zolqadr as head of the Supreme National Security Council after Ali Larijani's assassination in US-Israeli strikes.
Zolqadr is a former Revolutionary Guards commander who will oversee security and foreign policy coordination.
Iran launched missile attacks on Israel and damaged Tel Aviv.
Israeli officials say U.S. President Donald Trump aimed for a deal with Iran.
Iran denied negotiations with the United States.