From Guerrilla Fighter to Architect of the Power StructureBorn on September 1, 1954, in the oil-rich province of Khuzestan, Mohsen Resai is considered one of the longest-serving key figures and power brokers of the Iranian regime. The Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) as the Command CenterThe Supreme National Security Council is considered the central control and decision-making body of the Islamic Republic. This powerful body deals with all matters of national security, defense, and foreign policy. Decisions made by the Security Council take precedence over those of Parliament and become immediately legally binding upon approval by the Supreme Leader. Implications for Iran’s Nuclear StrategyWith the appointment of a proven hardliner like Mohsen Resai to head the SNSC, signs are mounting that Tehran could further harden its stance toward the IAEA.