Episode Appearances

The Daily · Mar 17, 2026
Chosen by War: The Rise of Iran’s New Supreme Leader
“Head of National Security Council, led moderate faction opposing Mujtaba's selection”
NatSec Matters · Mar 12, 2026
Searching for Cracks in Iran's Core: Michael Doran
“Identified as potentially the most powerful figure in current Iranian regime; received executive functions from previous Supreme Leader”
Morning Wire · Mar 8, 2026
Iran Without Khamenei: What Comes Next?
“Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council; identified as most important current national security decision-maker in post-Khamenei power structure”
Global News Podcast · Mar 8, 2026
US and Israel hit Iranian oil depot
“Head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council and Ayatollah Khamenei confidant asserting Iran's defiant response to strikes”
NatSec Matters · Mar 4, 2026
Exclusive - The Iranian End Game: Richard Nephew
“Iranian political figure; assessed as likely 'power behind the throne' rather than Supreme Leader candidate”

The Daily · Mar 2, 2026
Celebration and Mourning: Inside an Iran at War
“Head of Iran's National Security Council mentioned as potential successor”
The Tim Dillon Show · Jan 3, 2026
477 - Back To Iran, Gaza Reborn, & A Happy New Year
“Former Iranian parliament speaker alleging U.S. and Israel are stoking anti-regime demonstrations”