Iran’s leadership structure has undergone a significant reshuffle following a rare meeting between Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei and President Masoud Pezeshkian, according to reports. The meeting, which lasted nearly seven hours, focused on economic challenges and U.S. sanctions, amid growing tensions in the region (ca.news.yahoo.com).
During the meeting, Khamenei emphasized the need for “unity and cohesion” within the country, a message relayed by President Pezeshkian. The president also noted that Khamenei is in “perfect health,” highlighting the stability of the leadership (aljazeera.com).
As part of the reshuffle, former SNSC Secretary Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr was appointed as Khamenei’s political adviser, while Mohsen Rezaei, a prominent public figure, was named as his representative on the Supreme National Security Council (rediff.com). Rezaei’s appointment marks a shift from his predecessor, Mohammad Baqer Zolqadr, and signals a consolidation of power under Khamenei (thehindu.com).
The changes come amid heightened regional tensions, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz, and reflect ongoing efforts to align the country’s political and security apparatus under the supreme leader’s guidance.
