Iran Appoints Hossein Taeb as Basij Commander After Intelligence Failures Against Israel
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By אסף רוזנצוייג
First reported by Mako · Aug 11, 2026
What happened
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has appointed Hossein Taeb as the new Basij commander following his previous intelligence failures against Israel. Taeb's role will focus on expanding grassroots intelligence networks and integrating new technologies to strengthen Iran's internal security. This move reflects Iran's effort to decentralize its intelligence system and enhance civilian involvement in national defense.
- 01Hossein Taeb is appointed Basij commander by Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.
- 02Taeb previously led IRGC intelligence but was removed after failures against Israel.
- 03His new role includes strengthening grassroots intelligence and using new technologies.
- 04The appointment aims to decentralize Iran's intelligence and embed it in society.
- 05Taeb replaces Gholamreza Soleimani, killed in recent conflict.
- 06The move reflects a strategic shift to counter Israeli operations and internal threats.
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