Iran Appoints Hardliner to Top Security Post, Signaling Tougher Stance Amid US Tensions

In a surprising move amid ongoing tensions with the United States and efforts to reach agreements in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei plans to replace the Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, Mohammad Baqer Zolqadr. According to reports, Mojtaba Khamenei intends to appoint Mohsen Rezaei, known for his hardline positions, to the key security role. This change has not yet been officially confirmed. The information comes from a senior cleric close to the family through marriage ties, highlighting a shift toward a more rigid security policy in Iran. The development is seen as unfavorable news for former US President Donald Trump, given the escalating tensions between Iran and the US.