Supreme National Security Council (SNSC)

The Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) of Iran is a key body advising the Supreme Leader on national security policy. It plays a crucial role in shaping Iran's strategic decisions related to defense, foreign policy, and internal security. The SNSC's secretary, a high-ranking official, is a significant figure in Iranian politics and often involved in sensitive negotiations. The SNSC is newsworthy due to recent reports of the death of its head, Ali Larijani, in a US-Israeli strike, as well as the reported death of Ali Shamkhani, the secretary of Iran's Defence Council, in similar attacks. Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, a former commander of the IRGC, has been appointed as Larijani's successor. These events highlight the ongoing tensions in the region and the potential for shifts in Iran's security leadership and policies. The SNSC's composition and decisions remain highly relevant to understanding Iran's posture on regional and international issues.