Admiral Ali Shamkhani:  Breaking News




Found this on "X". Interesting dossier - in miniature.

Why Ali Shamkhani Now? In a striking move, the Iranian Presidency issued a decision appointing Admiral Ali Shamkhani as Secretary of the "Defense Council." A decision carrying profound implications at a sensitive time.. So what are the backgrounds of this man? And why was he summoned for this task at this particular moment?

Military Background:

Shamkhani is not an ordinary political figure; he is the son of the military establishment par excellence. Since the Iran-Iraq War, he has been at the highest levels of command in the Revolutionary Guard. After the war, he moved through major strategic positions: - Command of the Navy (for both the army and the Guard together). - Ministry of Defense. - Management of sensitive missile and nuclear files. 2️⃣ The Hidden Role: He is described in Iranian circles as the bold personality with strategic vision. Much of the development Iran has witnessed in the fields of missiles and the nuclear program is attributed to Shamkhani's behind-the-scenes efforts, where he managed these files away from the spotlight for many years. 3️⃣ Internal Disputes: During the nuclear deal negotiations, Shamkhani was on a list of 53 names handed over by the Iranian negotiators to the West as managers of nuclear and missile projects. This matter caused a major rift and bitterness in the relationship between him and the negotiating team (Rohani's government) at that time, due to the sensitivity of his security position. 4️⃣ The "Bomb" Doctrine: There is historical controversy surrounding him; for the Pakistani nuclear bomb engineer "Abdul Qadeer Khan" previously claimed that Shamkhani (during Khatami's era) secretly sought to buy centrifuges and nuclear blueprints. And recently, Shamkhani stated clearly: "Today it has been proven that Iran must possess a nuclear bomb, and if I had returned to the nineties, I would have definitely made the bomb." 5️⃣ Under the Microscope: Shamkhani has been subjected to numerous attempts at physical and moral assassination by Tehran's enemies. This focus on him and the attempt to "break him" clearly indicates his heavy weight in the equation of Iranian national security, and his status as a strategic target for forces opposing the Islamic Republic.

Controversy and Trust: One cannot speak of Shamkhani without addressing the controversy surrounding his sons' economic activities and the financial corruption suspicions that haunt them. Nevertheless, the man remains one of the capable strategic figures and holds great trust from the Supreme Leader, who has long entrusted him with precise tasks to enhance the regime's capabilities. 7️⃣ Conclusion: Shamkhani's return to this advanced position comes in response to American threats and escalating regional tensions. The accumulated experience since the beginning of the Revolution qualifies him to create "operational harmony" between military and security institutions (the army and the Guard), to manage any potential confrontation with high efficiency. 📌 Comment: It seems that Tehran is rearranging the cards of hard power, and appointing "hawks" with field and strategic experience like Shamkhani is a message to the inside and outside that the next stage requires "war management," not just diplomacy.

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