Surviving strike, Shamkhani resumes central role in Iran's war room - Reuters
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"The political system has lost the ability to predict and prevent the waves of protest that continue to emerge one after another."
— Saeed Hajjarian , Activist
"Protest waves will persist as long as the system remains incapable of tolerating reforms."
— Saeed Hajjarian , Activist
"Polarization reduces the chances for dialogue and increases violence in society."
— Saeed Hajjarian , Activist
Key People
Ali Khamenei was the Supreme Leader of Iran until his death.
A veteran security figure and long-time adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader who has returned to a central role in shaping Tehran’s military and diplomatic strategy.
Former President of Iran who described himself as the Supreme Leader’s 'soldier.'
An economist who has warned about the economic implications of political unrest in Iran.
President of Iran since mid-2024.
A prominent moderate figure regarded as a key strategist of Iran’s reform movement.
Shamkhani is an Iranian politician and military official, known for his role in national security.
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Ali Shamkhani, a veteran security figure and long-time adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader, has returned to a central role in shaping Tehran’s military and diplomatic strategy after surviving an Israeli strike last year.
Ali Shamkhani, a veteran security figure and long-time adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader, has returned to a central role in shaping Tehran’s military and diplomatic strategy after surviving an Israeli strike last year.
Ali Shamkhani, a 70-year-old Iranian defense official, survived an Israeli strike on his Tehran home in June 2025 and has now been appointed to lead Iran's newly created Defense Council. The former Revolutionary Guard commander continues to play a central role in Iran's military strategy amid escalating tensions with the U.S. and Israel.
As tensions between Tehran and Washington enter a new phase of confrontation, Iran has chosen to bring back a familiar figure to project institutional continuity. On Feb. 5, Ali Shamkhani, an adviser to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, was appointed head of the National Defense Council, a body officially reinstated on Aug. 3, 2025.
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