WorldKhamenei’s new war chiefs: Is Iran preparing for a long fight?

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has placed a number of hardline military and security figures in influential positions. Among them is former Revolutionary Guards commander Mohsen Rezaei. The reshuffle puts hardliners at the center of decision-making while Tehran remains in confrontation with the United States and Israel. Talks on regional security and the Strait of Hormuz are continuing, raising questions about Iran’s priorities and what the appointments may signal.