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

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.

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.

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

Iran’s Raisi appoints new security chief

Ali Shamkhani removed from his post on Sunday - Anadolu Ajansı

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