
Explainer: How Decision-Making Happens in Iran
An article explains the intricate process of decision-making in Iran, detailing how negotiators follow a mandate set by the Supreme National Security Council and approved by the Supreme Leader.
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An article explains the intricate process of decision-making in Iran, detailing how negotiators follow a mandate set by the Supreme National Security Council and approved by the Supreme Leader.

The new head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), Mojtaba Khamenei, is facing critical tests including war, repression, and potential negotiations with the US.

Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, a hardline ex-Revolutionary Guards commander, has been appointed as the new Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, succeeding Ali Larijani, who was reportedly killed in a US-Israeli attack. Officials believe his military and government experience makes him suitable for coordinating the country’s national security policy.

The day was marked by the death of the head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council and the leader of the Basij militia. Tehran retaliated and attacked Tel Aviv. The war causes resignations in US intelligence.

Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, has penned a letter addressed to 'Muslims of the world,' which is being interpreted as a combination of rebuke, theological indictment, and strategic appeal.

Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, Ali Larijani, responded to US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth after Hegseth's claims that Iran's leaders are hiding, by sharing footage...

The head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, Ali Larijani, stated today that the United States and Israel are seeking the "dissolution" of the Islamic Republic. Head...

The Israeli army announced that it carried out airstrikes against the Iranian presidency and the offices of the Supreme National Security Council in Tehran, as part of the war launched against Iran

“During the strike on the compound, numerous munitions were dropped on the presidential office and the building of the Supreme National Security Council,” Iran’s military said

'The brave soldiers and the great nation of Iran will teach an unforgettable lesson to the international oppressors,' says head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council
Iran's Supreme National Security Council has reportedly warned that popular protests may become inevitable, as the country's economy struggles under a two-week-old US naval blockade.

Following Ali Larijani's death, Iran has appointed retired Brigadier General Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, a hard-line commander with extensive military and political background including IRGC leadership, as the new Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council.
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has called the US-Israeli war on Iran a 'breach of international law.' Amid these developments, Iran has appointed Mohammad Baqer Zolqadr, an ex-Revolutionary Guard commander, as the new secretary of its Supreme National Security Council.
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with journalist and author Scott Anderson about Iran's power structure after the killing of Ali Larijani, the head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council.

Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, has warned of what he described as a possible conspiracy aimed at blaming Iran for a major terrorist attack.

Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, responded to threats from US President Donald Trump about attacking Iran's power grid, stating that the entire region would be plunged into darkness if Washington were to carry out such an action.

Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council came of age during the tremulous years of pre-revolutionary Iran

The Israeli Defense Forces reportedly struck Iranian government complex buildings in Tehran, including the President's office and the Supreme National Security Council headquarters.

Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, who is temporarily ruling the country and acting as the supreme leader, has said that Iran will not negotiate with the US.

Rabat – Iran’s Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, Ali Larijani, threatened that Tehran will launch attacks against the US and Israel with force that “they have never experienced…

Tehran has offered a ceasefire framework as U.S. President Donald Trump agrees to temporary halt in military offensives against Iran.
Mohamed Zolgadr, described as a hardliner and revolutionary guard, has been appointed as the new head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, succeeding Ali Lariyani.
Palestinian resistance factions mourn the martyrdom of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) chief Ali Larijani.

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Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, claims a plan has been devised for an incident similar to 9/11 in America, for which Iran would be blamed.

Ali Larijani, head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, stated that the potential election of Mojtaba Khamenei as successor to his father as Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic has caused 'despair' in the United States and Israel.

Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani warned the United States not to send ground troops to Iran, reacting sharply to statements by American officials about...
The Israel Defense Forces reportedly struck buildings within a government complex in Tehran overnight, including the office of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and the headquarters of the Supreme National Security Council.

Iran "will not negotiate with the United States", Ali Larijani, the powerful head of Tehran's Supreme National Security Council said.
The advisor to the assassinated Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council and one of Iran's living, key leaders, Ali Larijani, announced the beginning...