Sadegh Mahsouli

Secretary-General, Front of Islamic Revolution Stability; former Interior Minister (2008–2009)

Sadegh Mahsouli is a former IRGC commander and the organisational kingmaker within the Front of Islamic Revolution Stability, described by Iranian media as the 'Godfather of Paydari'. He became Secretary-General in 2020, replacing Morteza Agha-Tehrani. A political associate of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad from their time as officials in Azerbaijan Province, he served as Interior Minister (2008–2009) and Welfare Minister (2009–2010) under Ahmadinejad. He commands significant IRGC-adjacent organisational networks across provincial Iran.

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