# IRGC veteran appointed to key security role as Iran consolidates power

Iran has appointed a veteran of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to a senior security position, signaling a consolidation of control within the country's leadership. The move reinforces the IRGC's influence over Iran's security policy, with potential implications for regional stability and nuclear negotiations.

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## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/10/iran-hierarchy-consolidation-as-irgc-veteran-tapped-for-key-security-role?traffic_source=rss) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:34:25 +0000