Who IS Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr: Iran has appointed Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr as the new secretary of the Supreme National Security Council. The appointment of Jolakadr, a former IRGC commander, has come at a time when tension is rising in the region.
A big change is being seen in the politics of the Middle East these days. Recently the government of Iran took an important decision. Mohammad Baqer Jolakrad Has been appointed as the new secretary of the country’s Supreme National Security Council. This is the same institution that plays the most important role in Iran’s security, foreign policy and strategic decisions.
Jolkadr has replaced Ali Larijani, who was killed in an Israeli attack on March 17. Information about this appointment was given by an official of the Iranian President’s Communication Department through social media platform X. Djolakadr has previously been a senior commander in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and is considered very influential in Iran’s military and political system.
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Who is Mohammad Baqer Jolkadr?
Mohammad Baqer Jolkadra was born in 1954 in Fasa city of Iran. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Tehran University. His wife is Sadigeh Begum Hejazi, who has been the head of the Office of Women and Family Affairs at the Organization of Islamic Culture and Communication since 2007.
His family’s influence is also seen at the international level. His son-in-law Kazem Gharibabadi is Iran’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office in Vienna and also represents the country at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Remained active even before the Islamic Revolution
Before the Islamic Revolution of 1979, Jolakadr was associated with an organization named ‘Mansoorun’. This group was considered one of several revolutionary organizations active in Iran at that time. In 1978, he and Mohsin Rezai were also accused of being involved in the murder of an American engineer and an oil company manager. Later, under UN Security Council Resolution 1747, he was also included in the sanctions list due to his links with Iran’s nuclear and missile program.
Important role related to IRGC’s intelligence system
After the Islamic Revolution, a new structure was formed by merging several groups including Mansoorun, which later laid the foundation of the intelligence unit of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Leaders like Jolakadr, Mohsin Rezai and Ahmed Wahedi are considered to have played an important role in establishing this system. This intelligence structure later became an important part of Iran’s security system.
Played a big role in Iran-Iraq war
During the Iran-Iraq war that lasted from 1980 to 1988, Djokrad held the rank of Brigadier General and was counted among the top military commanders. He is also considered the co-founder and commander of the military division Ramadan Garrison. The camp was created in 1983 and its main function was to conduct activities outside Iran. Later this structure became the foundation of the Quds Force, the foreign branch of the IRGC. During the war, this camp provided training to Iran-backed groups in Iraq and worked closely with many Shia organizations.
Held important positions in IRGC for a long time
Even after the end of the Iran–Iraq War, Djalkadr remained in important positions in the IRGC for a long time. From 1989 to 1997, he served as Chief of the Joint Staff of the IRGC, the third-ranking position in the command structure. After this, from 1997 to 2005, he became the Deputy Commander in Chief, i.e. the second most powerful officer of the organization. In his rapidly growing role, his closeness to the then senior commanders Mohsin Rezai and Rahim Safavi is also considered important.
Name remained in political controversies also
When reformist politics were emerging in Iran in the late 1990s, Djalkadr and some other military officers openly opposed it. He was also accused of being involved in the attack on the university hostel on July 9, 1999. Apart from this, he had also signed the letter of 24 military officers, in which the then President Mohammad Khatami was warned.
Why is this appointment important?
The appointment of Mohammad Baqer Jolkadra has come at a time when tension is continuously increasing in the Middle East. Iran’s Supreme National Security Council plays an important role in major decisions like the country’s defense policy, foreign relations and nuclear program. In such a situation, bringing an experienced military officer to this post is being considered a sign of a major change in Iran’s strategy.
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