The former Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commander Mohsen Rezaee was appointed by Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei as his representative in Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) in place of Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr following his resignation.&nbsp;In a post on X, Khamenei wrote, "In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful Dr. Mohsen Rezaee Considering your valuable experience, I am hereby appointing you, who were one of the first commanders in the triumphant 8-Year Sacred Defense, to be my representative in the Supreme National Security Council."&nbsp;“Dr. Mohsen Rezaee, I am hopeful that you will achieve great successes in carrying out this important responsibility [Leader's representative in the Supreme National Security Council],” Khamenei added.&nbsp;There were also reports of Rezaei being appointed secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC).&nbsp;“Meanwhile, I would like to appreciate the round-the-clock efforts of our dear brother, Dr. Mohammad Baqer Zolghadr,” the supreme leader added.<h2>Who is Mohsen Rezaee?</h2>&nbsp;A senior Iranian military and political figure, Rezaee is one of the most important veterans of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. He commanded the IRGC from 1981 to 1997, including throughout the Iran–Iraq War.&nbsp;He ran for Iran's presidency multiple times, including in 2009 and 2013 but failed to get success. Under President Ebrahim Raisi, he served as vice president for economic affairs beginning in 2021.&nbsp;He is now appointed as secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) by Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.&nbsp; &nbsp;

A senior Iranian military and political figure, Rezaee is one of the most important veterans of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

The former Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commander Mohsen Rezaee was appointed by Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei as his representative in Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) in place of Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr following his resignation. In a post on X, Khamenei wrote, "In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful Dr. Mohsen Rezaee Considering your valuable experience, I am hereby appointing you, who were one of the first commanders in the triumphant 8-Year Sacred Defense, to be my representative in the Supreme National Security Council." “Dr. Mohsen Rezaee, I am hopeful that you will achieve great successes in carrying out this important responsibility [Leader's representative in the Supreme National Security Council],” Khamenei added. There were also reports of Rezaei being appointed secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC). “Meanwhile, I would like to appreciate the round-the-clock efforts of our dear brother, Dr. Mohammad Baqer Zolghadr,” the supreme leader added. Who is Mohsen Rezaee? A senior Iranian military and political figure, Rezaee is one of the most important veterans of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. He commanded the IRGC from 1981 to 1997, including throughout the Iran–Iraq War. He ran for Iran's presidency multiple times, including in 2009 and 2013 but failed to get success. Under President Ebrahim Raisi, he served as vice president for economic affairs beginning in 2021. He is now appointed as secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) by Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.

A senior Iranian military and political figure, Rezaee is one of the most important veterans of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

Khamenei appoints former IRGC commander Mohsen Rezaee as his representative in Supreme National Security Council

Mohsen Rezaei, a military adviser to Iran's supreme leader, has warned America on Wednesday (June 3) that any renewed attacks by the US will be met with missile and drone strikes. This came after recent strikes by the US on an Iranian tanker and on Qeshm Island, in retaliation for which Iran attacked Kuwait and Bahrain. Rezaei posted on the social media platform X, saying that Iran would not allow America to overreach in either negotiations or the ceasefire process.&nbsp;“Neither in negotiations nor in the ceasefire process will we allow America to overreach,” Rezaei said on the post.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-strikes-near-putin-s-davos-forum-russia-claims-to-down-350-drones-1780467908247">Ukraine targets Russia's 'important facilities'; targets Putin's 'Davos' forum</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">نه در مذاکره و نه‌ در روند آتش‌بس اجازه زیاده‌خواهی به آمریکا را نخواهیم‌ داد. پاسخ هر شلیک و تجاوزی، رگباری از موشک و پهپاد است. تاریخ به عقب باز نمی‌گردد و متجاوز به سرعت تنبیه خواهد شد.&mdash; محسن رضایی (@ir_rezaee) <a href="https://x.com/ir_rezaee/status/2062086319430328328?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 3, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>'History will not turn back'</h2>Rezaei further said in his warning that Iran would draw a major response. “The response to every shot and aggression will be a barrage of missiles and drones,” he said, adding that “History will not turn back, and the aggressor will be swiftly punished."&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/watch-explosions-light-up-kuwait-sky-as-iran-attacks-us-military-base-in-bahrain-kuwait-air-defences-intercept-iranian-missiles-dramatic-visuals-1780455522913">WATCH: Explosions light up Kuwait sky as air defences intercept Iranian missiles</a><h2>What happened in Kuwait?</h2>Kuwait's military said on Wednesday (June 3) that drones targeted the T1 passenger terminal at the Kuwait International Airport, causing significant damage. Brig. Gen. Saud Abdulaziz Al-Otaibi, spokesperson for Kuwait’s Ministry of Defence, said the attack was part of what he called “criminal Iranian aggression.” At least one person was reported killed in the attack. Kuwait Airways resumed the operations.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/rubio-reveals-details-about-mojtaba-khamenei-amid-us-iran-talks-we-haven-t-seen-him-publicly-1780452611590">'We haven't seen him publicly...': Rubio reveals details about Mojtaba Khamenei</a>&nbsp;As per the US military, Iran fired two missiles at Kuwait that broke apart before even reaching the target. The military added that US and Bahraini forces intercepted missiles targeting Bahrain, home to the US Navy's 5th Fleet. Meanwhile, Bahrain's Defence Ministry said its military destroyed three missiles&nbsp;

Iran’s military adviser Mohsen Rezaei warned of missile and drone strikes against renewed US attacks following recent escalations, including an Iranian drone strike causing damage at Kuwait International Airport.

Mohsen Rezaei, a military adviser to Iran's supreme leader, has warned America on Wednesday (June 3) that any renewed attacks by the US will be met with missile and drone strikes. This came after recent strikes by the US on an Iranian tanker and on Qeshm Island, in retaliation for which Iran attacked Kuwait and Bahrain. Rezaei posted on the social media platform X, saying that Iran would not allow America to overreach in either negotiations or the ceasefire process. “Neither in negotiations nor in the ceasefire process will we allow America to overreach,” Rezaei said on the post. Also read: Ukraine targets Russia's 'important facilities'; targets Putin's 'Davos' forum

Iran’s military adviser Mohsen Rezaei warned of missile and drone strikes against renewed US attacks following recent escalations, including an Iranian drone strike causing damage at Kuwait International Airport.

‘History will not turn back’: Khamenei’s adviser’s stark warning to America

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Khamenei appoints former IRGC commander Mohsen Rezaee as his representative in Supreme National Security Council

‘History will not turn back’: Khamenei’s adviser’s stark warning to America