29 Mar 2024
Saturday 8 July 2017 - 15:14
Story Code : 267486

IRGC makes changes in Tehran after Islamic State attacks

Al-Monitor | Arash Karami: Nearly a month after the Islamic Statessimultaneous attackson Irans parliamentary building and the shrine of the founder of the Islamic Republic, theIslamic Revolutionary Guard Corps(IRGC) has made personnel changes for security and intelligence in Tehran.

On July 4, IRGC commander Mohammad Ali Jafari appointed Brig.Gen.Mohammad Reza Yazdi as commander of Greater Tehrans Mohammad Rasulallah Guard Corps. Yazdi replaces Brig.Gen.Mohsen Kazemini, who held the position since 2012.

The Mohammad Rasulallah Guard Corps is responsible forcoordinating activities in Tehran for both the IRGC and the Basijorganization.

Kazemini was also the deputy commander of Sarallah Headquarters, which is responsible for security in Tehran. However, he was recently removed from his position. Ismail Kowsari, a former Iranian parliamentarian, was appointed the new deputy commander. As commander of the IRGC, Jafari is also the commander of Sarallah Headquarters.
Read more here
https://theiranproject.com/vdcc4mqie2bqe08.-ya2.html
Your Name
Your Email Address