In a decree on Sunday, the Leader appointed Major General Rezaei, a former commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), as his represented in the council.
“In light of your valuable experiences, I hereby appoint you, who are one of the pioneers of the glorious eight-year period of Sacred Defense, as my representative in the Supreme National Security Council. I hope that you will achieve complete success in carrying out this important responsibility,” the Leader said in the decree.
Ayatollah Khamenei also thanked Mohammad Baqer Zolqadr, who was replaced by Rezaei, for his round-the-clock efforts.
Later in the day, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian appointed Rezaei as the new secretary of the SNSC.
Mehdi Tabatabaei, a spokesperson for the Iranian president’s office, announced the appointment, saying that Zolqadr had stepped down from the position to assume a new responsibility.
Zolqadr had served in the post since March 2026.