Saeed Jalili, the 'Living Martyr,' takes command of Iran's Security Council
CCNBC Awaaz•18-03-2026, 09:40
Saeed Jalili, the 'Living Martyr,' takes command of Iran's Security Council
- •Saeed Jalili, 60, has been appointed to lead Iran's Supreme National Security Council after Ali Larijani's death.
- •He will now make critical security decisions concerning America and Israel.
- •Jalili is known as a 'Living Martyr' by supporters for losing his right leg in the Iran-Iraq War.
- •He previously served as Iran's chief nuclear negotiator from 2007-2013 and is considered a hardline ideologue.
- •Analysts expect Jalili to play a decisive role in the Security Council until new appointments by Iran's Supreme Leader.
