Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei

Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei is a hardline jurist appointed Chief Justice by Khamenei in July 2021. He previously served as Minister of Intelligence under Ahmadinejad (2005–2009), as prosecutor-general, and as first deputy chief justice. He is regarded as a reliable enforcer of the regime's security priorities. Following Khamenei's death in February 2026, he became one of three members of the constitutional interim leadership council alongside President Pezeshkian and Guardian Council member Arafi.