# Who is Mohsen Rezaei, and how significant is his appointment?

https://mins.news/en/item/18006

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-10 10:11 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/10/who-is-mohsen-rezaei-and-how-significant-is-his-appointment?traffic_source=rss

> Former IRGC commander Mohsen Rezaei is set to become secretary of Iran’s top security body. His appointment comes as talks concerning the Strait of Hormuz are under way. The development raises questions about Rezaei’s background and the importance of placing him in the senior security post.

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