TEHRAN– Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has named Ali Baqeri Kani as a member of the Strategic Council on Foreign Relations (SCFR).

The announcement was made through an official decree issued on Saturday.

Earlier this year, Baqeri Kani was appointed acting foreign minister after his predecessor, Hossein Amir Abdollahian, and the late President Ebrahim Raisi tragically lost their lives in a helicopter crash.

With the recent appointment of Abbas Araqchi as Iran’s new foreign minister, who was previously a member of the SCFR, Baqeri Kani's inclusion in the council marks a continuation of experienced leadership in Iranian foreign policy.

The SCFR, established by Ayatollah Khamenei in June 2006, serves as a crucial advisory body and think tank dedicated to shaping Iran's foreign relations strategy. 

The council aims to explore new avenues in foreign policy, leverage the expertise of Iranian elites, and develop key indicators to fulfill the objectives of the Iran Outlook Plan.

The council is chaired by Kamal Kharrazi, a former foreign minister of Iran, who continues to lead the body in advising on major foreign policy decisions and expanding Iran's diplomatic horizons. Baqeri Kani's appointment underscores the ongoing efforts to strengthen Iran's strategic approach to international relations.