SAEDNEWS: The President, citing Article 176 of the Constitution, has appointed Ali Larijani as Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council.
According to the political service of SaedNews Analytical News Agency, citing the Presidential Office’s official website, Masoud Pezeshkian, in this decree, has tasked the Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council with prudent and precise oversight of the Secretariat’s operations and fostering synergy among related agencies. He is also charged with monitoring and prioritizing national security issues and threats, especially emerging and technological challenges, redefining strategic concepts, and adopting an intelligent, people-centered approach aligned with the national security framework. This aims to implement the general policies and directives of the Supreme Leader to achieve sustainable security at national, regional, and international levels.
The text of the presidential decree is as follows:
In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
Dear Mr. Ali Ardeshir Larijani,
Pursuant to Article 176 of the Constitution and considering your commitment, valuable background, and extensive managerial experience, by virtue of this decree, you are appointed as Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council.
It is expected that, relying on Almighty God and the cooperation of the esteemed council members, you will exercise prudent and precise supervision over the Secretariat’s operations and foster synergy among related bodies. You are to monitor and prioritize national security issues and threats, especially emerging and technological challenges, redefine strategic concepts, and adopt an intelligent and people-centered approach compatible with the national security framework. This is in line with implementing the general policies and directives of the Supreme Leader, aiming to achieve sustainable security at national, regional, and international levels. The goal is to safeguard the Islamic Revolution, protect the dignified interests, and maintain national cohesion, territorial integrity, and sovereignty of the country.
All matters related to national security shall be reviewed and decided solely through the Secretariat. I wish you increasing success in fulfilling your assigned duties, and I also express my gratitude and appreciation for the valuable and sincere services of Dr. Ahmadian during his tenure.
Masoud Pezeshkian
President of the Islamic Republic of Iran
