Iran has appointed Mohammad Baqer Zolqadr as its new security chief following the assassination of Ali Larijani, who was targeted by an Israeli strike. Zolqadr currently serves as the secretary of the Expediency Discernment Council, an advisory body to the Supreme Leader.

Mr. Zolqadr, who currently serves as the secretary of the Expediency Discernment Council, an advisory body to the Supreme Leader, replaces Ali Larijani, who was assassinated by an Israeli strike on March 17