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The
Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) is an institution
founded in the course of revision of the Constitution of the
Islamic Republic of Iran. The SNSC has been established with an
aim to watch over the Islamic Revolution and safeguard the IRI's
national interests as well as its sovereignty and territorial
integrity.
According to Article 177 of the Constitution, the
responsibilities of the SNSC are as follows:
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1. To determine the national defense/security policies
within the framework of general policies laid down by the
Leader.
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2. To coordinate political, intelligence, social, cultural
and economic activities in relation to general
defense/security policies.
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3. To exploit material and non-material resources of the
country for facing internal and external threats.
Commensurate with its responsibilities, the Supreme National
Security Council has established sub-committees such as defense
subcommittee and national security sub-committee. The
sub-committees are headed by the President or one of the members
of the SNSC appointed by the President.
Limits of authorities and functions of the sub-committees are
laid down by law, and their organizational structure are
approved by the SNSC. Approvals of the SNSC shall be enforceable
after ratification of the Leader.
The members of the SNSC consists of:
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Heads of the three Powers (Executive, Legislative and
Judiciary)
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Chief of the Supreme Command Council of the Armed Forces
(SCCAF)
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The official in charge of the Plan an Budget Organization
(PBO)
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Two representatives nominated by the Leader
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Minister of Foreign Affairs, Minister of the Interior, and
Minister of Information (Intelligence)
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A minister concerned with the subject, and the highest
authorities of the Army and the Islamic Revolution's Guards
Corps (IRGC).
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