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IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency

SNSC approves setting up National Defense Council in Iran

IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency

Aug 3, 2025

Tehran, IRNA -- Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) has approved setting up the National Defense Council within the framework of Article 176 of the Iranian Constitution.

The Defense Council will be tasked with reviewing defense plans and upgrade the capabilities of the armed forces in a centralized manner, the SNSC statement added.

The council will be chaired by the president and will consist of the heads of the three branches of the Iranian government, commanders of the armed forces, and some relevant ministries.

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