Israel has appeared to be very concerned following the move by Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, to appoint Major General Mohsen Rezaei as his representative on Iran's Supreme National Security Council, an important body responsible for national security issues, military policies and foreign strategies.
The appointment was announced on Sunday, August 9, 2026, and places Rezaei in a position of great influence in Iran's security decisions. In addition, according to media reports, Rezaei has also been appointed Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council after Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr resigned from that position.
Mohsen Rezaei is no stranger to Iranian military and security affairs. He was a former commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and has long been involved in Iran's military and security policies. His long experience within the military establishment makes his appointment seem very weighty, especially at a time when Iran is in a period of heightened regional tension.
According to the appointment statement, Khamenei chose Rezaei based on his extensive experience, particularly the position he held during the Iran-Iraq War. The appointment reflects the importance that the Iranian leadership continues to attach to military experience in its key security institutions.
The move has also sparked debate about the direction of Iran's security policies during this period. Rezaei is considered a hard-liner with extensive experience in defense, missiles, military operations, and strategies for dealing with Iran's enemies.
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