Mohammad Baqer Zolqadr assumed leadership of the Supreme National Security Council after Ali Larijani was killed in US-Israeli airstrikes.President Masoud Pezeshkian appointed the former Revolutionary Guard commander as the nation faces leadership transitions following the death of Ali Khamenei.While Donald Trump has proposed ceasefire negotiations, Iranian officials confirmed they are not currently participating in peace talks.The appointment of the known hardliner signals a commitment to military defense as casualty reports from recent bombings range from 1230 to over 3200.