Iran's Supreme Leader has announced three major personnel appointments in one go—nothing simple! According to Iranian sources on the 9th, Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba appointed Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr as his political advisor; appointed Mohsen Rezaei as Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council. He also appointed Rezaei, former commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, as head of Iran's supreme national security body.
What has drawn even more international attention is that on the 9th, Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba held a high-level confidential face-to-face meeting with Iranian President Pezeshkian. The above-mentioned three key personnel appointments were announced immediately after this meeting. Moreover, all three individuals are unmistakably "hardliners," leading external observers to conclude that President Pezeshkian has made concessions and compromises.
This is because when President Pezeshkian previously guaranteed the ceasefire memorandum signed with the United States, he personally assumed responsibility—if the U.S. fails to fulfill or reneges on the memorandum, he would be held accountable. Earlier foreign media reports had predicted that Pezeshkian might resign over this issue. However, it now appears he will not resign but instead has chosen to make certain compromises.
Clearly, Supreme Leader Mojtaba demonstrates considerable political wisdom and strategic vision. He understands that Iran’s current priority lies in uniting internally to confront the United States—not engaging in internal strife. Forcing President Pezeshkian to resign at this moment would inevitably trigger turmoil within Iran. Should such chaos arise, it would undoubtedly present the United States with an unprecedented opportunity.
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