Iran replaces top security official at crucial moment in talks over Strait of Hormuz

Financial Times Sunday 09 August 2026, 22:23 UTC 1 min read

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Mohsen Rezaei appointed head of Supreme National Security Council after Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr steps down

Iran (LOCATION) Strait (LOCATION) Supreme National Security Council (ORG) Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr (PERSON)

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