Hossein Taeb (Øسین طائب) is an Iranian cleric and military figure. He is best known for his long tenure as the head of the Intelligence Organization of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), a powerful and influential intelligence agency within Iran, from 2009 to 2022. During his time leading the IRGC intelligence, he oversaw its operations both domestically and internationally, and was subject to sanctions by the United States for human rights abuses and activities deemed to undermine regional stability. His position made him a key player in Iran's security apparatus and a significant figure in its internal power dynamics.
