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Iran’s president appoints new official in powerful security post, replacing long time incumbent

Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi has appointed Ali Akbar Ahmadian as the new secretary of the country's Supreme National Security Council, replacing Ali Shamkhani.
Shamkhani was linked to an alleged British-Iranian spy who was recently executed but also played a key role in negotiations with Gulf Arab states to de-escalate tensions with Tehran.
The reason for Shamkhani's replacement was not provided in the state-run IRNA news agency report, but he had served in the position for almost a decade.

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Iran replaces longtime security chief Shamkhani – DW – 05/22/2023

Ali Shamkhani, who helped Iran rebuild ties with archfoe Saudi Arabia, will be replaced by a Revolutionary Guards general at the helm of the Supreme National Security Council.

3 years ago·Bonn, Germany

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South China Morning Post

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Iran replaces long-time incumbent in powerful security post

Ali Shamkhani will be replaced by Ali Akbar Ahmadian, who sits on the country’s Expediency Council that advises the supreme leader.

3 years ago·Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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The Times of Israel

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Iran’s security chief Shamkhani replaced with Revolutionary Guard official

After graft allegations, Shamkhani came under scrutiny due to ties to British-Iranian hanged in Iran who was accused of handing intel to UK, which allegedly passed it on to Israel

3 years ago·Jerusalem, Israel

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Anadolu Ajansı

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Iran’s Raisi appoints new security chief

Ali Shamkhani removed from his post on Sunday - Anadolu Ajansı

3 years ago·Ankara, Türkiye

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Le Figaro

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Iran: Ali Shamkhani replaced as head of the Supreme National Security Council

The Iranian President, Ebrahim Raïssi, appointed a general of the Revolutionary Guards as the new secretary of the Supreme Security Council on Monday...

3 years ago·Paris, France

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Al Arabiya

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Iran’s Shamkhani steps down as top security official, replaced by IRGC commander

Ali Shamkhani, long-time ally of Iran’s supreme leader, has stepped down as the country’s top security official, Iranian state media said on Monday, two

3 years ago·Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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