Ali Larijani appointed new head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council
Iran Press TV
Tuesday, 05 August 2025 4:20 PM
President Masoud Pezeshkian has appointed veteran politician Ali Larijani as the new head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC).
Larijani will replace Ali Akbar Ahmadian as secretary of the SNSC, the top council that oversees Iran's national security and sets the direction of its foreign policy.
In an official decree issued Tuesday, Pezeshkian said the new head of the top security body is expected to exercise "prudent and precise oversight over the Secretariat's functions."
He also emphasized the need for Larijani to "foster synergy among the relevant institutions, monitor and prioritize national security challenges—especially emerging technological threats—redefine strategic concepts, and adopt intelligent, people-centered approaches in line with the evolving national security landscape."
"The ultimate goal is to achieve sustainable security at the national, regional, and international levels, safeguard the Islamic Revolution, uphold the country's honorable interests, and preserve national unity, territorial integrity, and sovereignty," the statement read.
Larijani held the same top security position from 2005 to 2007.
Larijani has previously held key positions, including head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), and Speaker of Parliament for three consecutive terms. He is currently an advisor to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.
The announcement comes after the SNSC approved the formation of a new body, the National Defense Council, which is tasked with formulating defense strategies and enhancing the operational capabilities of the Armed Forces.
President Pezeshkian will reportedly head the council, which also includes the heads of the three branches of government, senior military commanders, and designated ministers relevant to defense affairs.
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