Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr: latest developments and connections

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Earlier this month

Iran threatens to close the Strait of Hormuz amid political demands against world leaders and conflict in Lamerd.

Some support3 reports

One to three months ago

Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr resigns due to opposition from Mojtaba Khamenei, endorsing the US agreement and aligning with Masoud Pezeshkian's position.

Some support1 report
Mojtaba Khamenei appointed Mohsen Rezaei to the security council and Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr as political adviser.

Well supported26 reports

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Around Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr this week

News at the entities that move Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr most

Mojtaba Khamenei Structural
Iran uses Qatar to transmit a nuclear proposal to the US while Rezaei delivers Khamenei's message to Russia.

Moves Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr
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Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Structural
IRGC executed a cyberattack targeting French retail systems on November 8, 2026.

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06:16
Donald Trump Operational
The Quad met during ASEAN meetings, with Trump proposing a trilateral summit on the sidelines.

Moves Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr
08:23
Oman Operational
A tanker was hit off the coast of Yemen, which had past association with a Russian shipowner, leading to RAF intervention.

Moves Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr
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Masoud Pezeshkian Operational
Pezeshkian's government announced a promise of food vouchers.

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Iraq Shared context
Keith York served in combat tours in Iraq and worked remotely from Canyon.

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Connections

The 15 strongest of 19, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.

Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Structural

Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr holds or held a senior command position within the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

Well supportedAug 12

Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr → Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps → Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr
Mojtaba Khamenei Structural

A formally appointed B as Political Advisor and subordinate within A's senior security council.

Well supportedAug 12

Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr → Mojtaba Khamenei
Mojtaba Khamenei → Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr
Mohsen Rezaei Transactional

A resigned from his office, leading to B assuming the post in the Supreme National Security Council.

Well supportedAug 11

Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr → Mohsen Rezaei
Mohsen Rezaei → Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr
Benjamin Netanyahu Operational

Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr has publicly stated that Benjamin Netanyahu should be removed from power.

Some supportSep 17

Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr → Benjamin Netanyahu
Benjamin Netanyahu → Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr
Mohsen Rezaee Transactional

A's departure from office led to B's successful appointment to replace him in the role.

Well supportedAug 10

Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr → Mohsen Rezaee
Mohsen Rezaee → Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr
Donald Trump Operational

Zolghadr actively engages with and publicly opposes Trump regarding US foreign policy and Iranian affairs.

Well supportedSep 17

Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr → Donald Trump
Donald Trump → Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr
Mohsen Rezaei Transactional

Mohsen Rezaei replaced Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr in a top security council leadership position in Iran.

Well supportedAug 10

Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr → Mohsen Rezaei
Mohsen Rezaei → Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr
Masoud Pezeshkian Operational

The two individuals are currently co-acting as members of a joint negotiation committee.

Some supportAug 12

Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr → Masoud Pezeshkian
Masoud Pezeshkian → Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr

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Lebanon Operational

Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, in his capacity as a high-ranking official, has made demands regarding the geopolitical situation affecting Lebanon.

Some supportAug 18

Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr → Lebanon
Lebanon → Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr
Oman Operational

Zolghadr's agreement is contingent upon Oman's agreement.

Some supportAug 8

Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr → Oman
Oman → Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr
Iraq Shared context

A specific individual whose statements are relevant to the geopolitical context of the country.

Some supportAug 18

Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr → Iraq
Iraq → Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr
Mohsen Rezaei Transactional

Mohsen Rezaei replaced Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr in the security council.

Some supportAug 9

Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr → Mohsen Rezaei
Mohsen Rezaei → Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr
Abbas Araghchi Operational

Both individuals are currently participating together in a negotiation committee.

Some supportJul 21

Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr → Abbas Araghchi
Abbas Araghchi → Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr
Iran Shared context

Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr articulates demands related to the Revolutionary Guards within the context of Iran.

Some supportAug 10

Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr → Iran
Iran → Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr
Alaska Mentioned together

Evidence describes A's role in the Iranian government but does not establish any connection or interaction with the entity Alaska.

Some supportAug 9

Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr → Alaska
Alaska → Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr

History

Events by the month they began

September 2026

1 event

Sep 17, 2026Iran threatens to close the Strait of Hormuz amid political demands against world leaders and conflict in Lamerd.

August 2026

3 events

July 2026

1 event

Jul 10, 2026Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, has been mentioned in connection with strikes on Iranian infrastructure.