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

https://mins.news/en/video/19383

- DW News, 2026-08-11 16:55 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NM-JQoQbAeM

> 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.

## Stories

- [Iran US War and Gulf Escalation](https://mins.news/en/topic/iran-us-war-and-gulf-escalation) — Markdown: https://mins.news/en/topic/iran-us-war-and-gulf-escalation.md

## Related coverage

- [Analysis: Iran’s new military appointments signal an offensive strategy](https://mins.news/en/video/18616) — Al Jazeera English, 2026-08-11
- [Iran installs new war chiefs as Tehran signals ‘prolonged confrontation,’ expert warns](https://mins.news/en/item/18587) — Fox News, 2026-08-10
- [Who is Iran’s Mohsen Rezaei, the hardliner appointed to a key security role?](https://mins.news/en/item/18048) — Reuters, 2026-08-10
- [Who is Mohsen Rezaei, and how significant is his appointment?](https://mins.news/en/item/18006) — Al Jazeera, 2026-08-10
- [Mohsen Rezaei appointed secretary of Iran’s top security body](https://mins.news/en/item/17886) — Reuters, 2026-08-10
- [Why did Iran appoint former IRGC chief Mohsen Rezaei to a top security post?](https://mins.news/en/video/17694) — Al Jazeera English, 2026-08-10