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Who is Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr? The hard‑line commander now shaping Iran’s security after Larijani’s death

Following Ali Larijani's death, Iran appointed former IRGC commander Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr as the new chief of the Supreme National Security Council. Zolghadr's extensive military and political background, including his IRGC leadership, signals a consolidation of the Revolutionary Guard's influence in key security and foreign policy decisions.

The Times of India

Who is Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf? Trump’s ‘hot option’ to lead Iran

The 64-year-old is reportedly being considered as a potential successor to the ayatollah – one whom the US could deal with

The Independent UK

Iran appoints Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr as security council chief, replacing slain Ali Larijani

Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, a former IRGC commander, has been appointed as the new chief of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, replacing the recently slain Ali Larijani. This leadership change occurs amidst escalating regional conflict and follows the deaths of several senior Iranian officials, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

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The Mojtaba mystery: CIA searches for signs of Iran's new leader

"We don't think the Iranians would have gone through all this trouble to choose a dead guy as the supreme leader."

Axios

Three weeks into the Iran war that's requested $200 billion, here’s what success for Trump might look like

The top priority remains reopening the Strait of Hormuz after the military offensive achieves enough success to weaken Iranian capabilities.

Fortune

Iran’s willingness to escalate this high-stakes war is its greatest weapon

Regime will do whatever it takes to cling on to power – including sacrificing economies of other Gulf states

The Guardian - UK

4 pivotal questions that could define the Iran war's next phase

A major question surrounding the war right now is what happens to the Strait of Hormuz.

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Who Was Saleh Mohammadi? The 19-Year-Old Champion Wrestler Who Was Publicly Executed in Iran

Saleh Mohammadi, a 19-year-old Iranian wrestling champion, was executed without a fair trial, sparking international condemnation and raising concerns over human rights abuses.

International Business Times UK

Who are Iran’s new leaders? A look at 6 the US placed a bounty on – 2 of whom are already dead

The Trump administration announced a US$10 million reward on March 15, 2026, for information leading to the capture of several senior Iranian figures.

The Conversation

Who are Iran’s ‘noble born’ working in top faculty posts at US universities despite ongoing conflict

Students and staff at colleges across the United States include relatives of Iran’s political elite, even as Iran’s leaders continue to oppose the United States in public rhetoric.

The Times of India

Iran: Mass funeral in Tehran for Larijani and other officials killed in strikes

Thousands gathered at Enghelab Square in Tehran on 18 March for the funeral procession of national security chief Ali Larijani, Basij commander Gholamreza Soleimani and dozens of sailors killed in recent strikes.

Euronews

US and Israel’s strategy to kill Iran’s top figures may prove counterproductive

Attempt to ‘decapitate’ state may harden resistance instead of destabilising regime

The Guardian - UK

'Criminal have to pay soon': Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei's first reaction on killing of security chief Larijani

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei on Wednesday said that the killer of country's security chief Ali Larijani will have to "pay soon" for his blood.

The Times of India

US-Iran war Day 19 highlights: Mojtaba Khamenei releases rare revenge message, strikes hit airports and energy sites

Iran vows revenge after top security officials were killed in Israeli strikes, escalating the 19-day conflict. Energy infrastructure is hit, oil prices surge, and the war expands regionally with attacks in Saudi Arabia and the UAE. US intelligence notes Iran's government remains intact despite leadership losses, while global powers discuss…

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A Supreme Leader in Absentia: Is Mojtaba Khamenei Already Dead, or Is He the IRGC's Secret Puppet?

With Mojtaba Khamenei unseen since he was named Iran's new supreme leader and Ali Larijani killed just 17 days after becoming de facto ruler, analysts say the Revolutionary Guard is tightening its grip on power.

The Independent UK

Iran confirms death of another leading official after Israeli attack

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International Business Times UK

Israel Kills Iran's Intelligence Minister Khatib, Third Senior Official Dead in 48 Hours

Israel says it killed Iran's intelligence minister Esmaeil Khatib in a Tehran airstrike, the third senior Iranian official assassinated in 48 hours.

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Israel killed Iran’s second most powerful official, but Tehran says it still won’t be enough to break the country

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International Business Times UK

Israel Says Iran Intelligence Chief Esmail Khatib Killed—Retaliation Threat Raises Stakes

Israel confirms airstrike killed Iran intelligence chief Esmail Khatib, raising fears of wider conflict and escalating the Israel-Iran war.

International Business Times UK

Khamenei Rejects Ceasefire—'Not Right Time For Peace' After Larijani Killing, Warns US Must 'Pay'

Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new supreme leader, rejects peace talks with the US following the killing of a key Iranian insider, escalating tensions.

The Times of India

Iran leadership decimated: Which top figures were killed in US-Israeli strikes?

A series of US-Israeli strikes since February 28 has killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and several other top political and military figures. These unprecedented attacks have created a leadership vacuum, intensified regional conflict, and disrupted ongoing nuclear talks, pushing the Middle East into a new phase of instability.

International Business Times UK

The Secret Life of Mojtaba Khamenei: Inside the Taboo Intelligence Report That Has Tehran in a Death Spiral

Iran's command structure appears to be splintering after the deaths of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Ali Larijani, with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei still out of public view and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps increasingly central to decision‑making in Tehran.

International Business Times UK

Who Runs Iran? Donald Trump Questions if New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Is Alive or Dead

Donald Trump has cast doubt on whether Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei is alive as assassinations hollow out Tehran's leadership and power consolidates around the Revolutionary Guard.

The Independent UK

Who is Esmail Khatib? The Iranian intelligence minister Israel claims to have killed

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The Guardian - UK

Israel strikes Iran’s South Pars gasfield hours after forces kill intelligence minister

Death confirmed of Esmail Khatib, the third senior Iranian figure killed in 24 hours, as Israel also launches intense airstrikes on Lebanon

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