The announcement was made by a senior official from the president’s office through a statement shared on social media.

Zolqadr was given the role through a direct presidential order, with approval from Iran’s top leadership.

He replaces Ali Larijani, who was killed last week in what Iranian officials described as an Israeli-US attack.

Larijani had been serving in the position since August 2025.

The new appointment comes at a critical time, as the ongoing conflict involving Iran has entered its fifth week. Officials believe Zolqadr’s experience will be important during this tense period.

He is a veteran commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and has held several key security positions in the past. Zolqadr has also worked in Iran’s judiciary for nearly a decade, gaining experience in legal and administrative matters. Earlier in his career, he served as deputy chief of the armed forces’ general staff for Basij affairs.

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He also held senior roles within the IRGC, including leading its joint staff and serving as deputy commander-in-chief. In terms of education, Zolqadr studied economics and public administration at Tehran University before the 1979 revolution.

He later completed a doctorate in strategic management from the National Defense University. Experts say his long military and security background makes him a strong choice for such an important role.

The leadership change signals Iran’s focus on strengthening its security structure during a time of regional uncertainty.