Ali Younesi (born 26 August 1955) is an Iranian politician, who served in different positions.

Education

Younesi is a graduate of the Haqqani school in Qom.

Career

Following the Islamic Revolution, Younesi became the head of the Islamic Revolutionary Court of Tehran and later head of the politico-ideological bureau of Islamic Revolutionary Guards. He was minister of intelligence and a member of the Supreme National Security Council during the presidency Mohammad Khatami. He was Hassan Rouhani's adviser on political and security affairs.