Ali Larijani's Weakened Position in Iranian Succession Race
Reports from Seneweb indicate that Ali Larijani is perceived as a weakened contender in the potential succession race for Ali Khamenei's position in Iran.
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Reports from Seneweb indicate that Ali Larijani is perceived as a weakened contender in the potential succession race for Ali Khamenei's position in Iran.

US President Donald Trump shared a video purportedly showing a munitions depot in Iran being attacked, following reports of a US bombing in the night. American officials have confirmed that the US military struck a large ammunition depot in Isfahan with 907-kilogram bunker buster bombs during intense US-Israeli attacks, with witnesses recording dramatic footage of the strikes and explosions also reported in Tehran.

Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, a hardline ex-Revolutionary Guards commander, has been appointed as the new Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, succeeding Ali Larijani, who was reportedly killed in a US-Israeli attack. Officials believe his military and government experience makes him suitable for coordinating the country’s national security policy.

Iranian missiles have reportedly pounded Israel overnight, occurring amidst US claims of progress in talks with Iran, while Tehran also appointed a successor to Larijani and cut gas flows to Turkey.

Amidst ongoing conflict, a large funeral procession was held in Tehran for Ali Larijani, the assassinated head of security services, with supporters of the Iranian regime filling the streets.

Iran foreign minister Abbas Araghchi suggested earlier this month that some units were acting independently.

Four Palestinian women were killed and several others injured when missile debris, reportedly from an Iranian attack, struck a beauty salon in Beit Awwa in the southern West Bank, marking the first Palestinian deaths in the Middle East war, leading to widespread mourning among Palestinians.

China has condemned as 'unacceptable' the killing of Iranian leaders, including Larijani, and attacks on civilians, further complicating the Middle East conflict following reported assassinations and intensifying use of force.
Hezbollah has issued a condemnation, describing the killing of Iranian security chief Larijani as a 'cowardly' act.

Ali Larijani, Iran's security chief, was Israel's number one target after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Russia's President has extended condolences to Iran's Leader following the martyrdom of Larijani.

Israel's military continues its 'series of eliminations' of senior Iranian officials, with Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz signaling 'significant surprises' after Iran's intelligence minister Esmail Khatib (also referred to as Larijani) was killed in an overnight strike. Pakistan's President Zardari expressed condolences over the killing.

The conflict in Iran continues to escalate, with Iran-backed militias reportedly planning an attack on a Baghdad airbase. This comes amidst Iran issuing evacuation warnings for several oil facilities across Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar, indicating they will be targets, and severe disruptions to air travel in the Middle East.
Culture minister expresses condolences for Ali Larijani’s martyrdom Tehran Times

Lebanese militant group Hezbollah condemned the killing of Iranian security chief Ali Larijani by Israel, calling it 'cowardly', as Iran continues to vow retaliation and prepares to hold a funeral for the assassinated official.
Eliminated by Israel, who is Ali Larijani, the Iranian security chief who rose to power during the war Seneweb

An open conflict is raging within the MAGA movement in the US over the ongoing US-Israeli offensive in Iran, exposing philosophical differences and threatening to fracture Trumpism in a decisive election year.

Drabet på den iranske sikkerhedschef, Ali Larijani, bliver fejret som en succes i Israel. Men det kan faktisk gøre det vanskeligere for Trump at trække sig ud af krigen.
Iran’s president vows Israeli assassinations of top officials won’t go unanswered PressTV

Esmaïl Khatib est le troisième homme politique iranien tué depuis le début du conflit après Larijani, chef du Conseil suprême de sécurité nationale, et Nassirzadeh, ministre de la Défense.
The government is prepared to implement additional support measures if necessary, given the evolving situation in the Middle East, according to Prime Minister Wong.

Iran confirms death of top security official Ali Larijani China Daily - Global Edition

The UAE has revealed the names of civilians killed in Iranian aggression, mourning a Palestinian woman hit by a missile. China has offered support to the UAE in a Beijing meeting, following Gulf states' responses to Iranian drones and missiles over their cities.

Saeed Jalili, a prominent figure in Iranian politics with extensive experience in diplomacy and security, is emerging as a likely successor to Ali Larijani amidst heightened geopolitical tensions.

The death of Ali Larijani is seen as weakening the Mullahs' regime in Iran and could trigger a domino effect of unpredictable and highly dangerous developments.

Jarðarför Ali Larijani, yfirmanns æðsta þjóðaröryggisráðs Írans, verður haldin í dag.
Iran confirms Ali Larijani has been assassinated — as it happened The Times
The head of the Iranian army says that the death of Ali Larijani will be "avenged". Seneweb

U masovnom iranskom raketnom napadu na centralni Izrael i područje Tel Aviva poginule su dvije osobe.
Will Larijani killing weaken chance of US exit strategy for Iran war? The Straits Times

Israel's military on Tuesday vowed to hunt down and "neutralise" Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei, after saying it had killed the Islamic republic's powerful national security chief in an airstrike.

Ali Larijani, believed to be running Iran since the beginning of the war, is killed in a strike AP News

Ali Larijani is said to have played a major role in cracking down on mass demonstrations in Iran. Now he is dead.

Iran has confirmed that security chief Ali Larijani has been killed.

Izraelio prezidentas Isaacas Herzogas „labai svarbiu žingsniu“ pavadino įtakingo Irano saugumo tarybos sekretoriaus Ali Larijani nužudymą. Tai atveria žmonėms Irane erdvę protestams, sakė jis.

Following Israel's announcement of the killing of Ali Larijani, Iran loses its de-facto leader, leading to a more radicalized regime in Tehran.

Netanyahu claimed that they are “undermining” the current regime in Iran in hope to give Iranians the opportunity to oust it.

Israel said Tuesday it had killed Iran's powerful national security chief, Ali Larijani, in what would be a huge blow to the Islamic republic, but probably not one that would deter Tehran from continuing the war against Israel and the US, says France 2''s correspondent in the Iranian capital Reza Sayah.

Po pranešimų apie nukautą Irano nacionalinio saugumo vadovą Ali Larijani, Izraelio ministras pirmininkas Benjaminas Netanyahu pareiškė, kad jo nužudymas iraniečiams atveria galimybę nuversti šalies…

Larijani played a larger role than Iran’s new leader Mojtaba Khamenei early in the war

Reports are emerging about the alleged killing of Ali Larijani, the leader of Iran's security council, who was a prominent figure in Iranian politics.

Dopo la morte della Guida Suprema Alì Khamenei, ucciso da un raid di Stati Uniti e Israele, il potente segretario del Consiglio supremo per la sicurezza nazionale, Ali Larijani era...
Israel has claimed responsibility for killing Iran's national security chief, Larijani.

Israel's military attempted to eliminate Ali Larijani, a key figure in the Iranian regime, in an overnight airstrike, with results still under review. This comes as Israel also announced the killing of Basij militia commander Gholamreza Soleimani, a paramilitary group known for suppressing dissent.
Larijani mocks Trump's claims that Iran rallies are AI-generated, drawing a parallel to the Pahlavi Era.
A top Iranian security official claims a network linked to Jeffrey Epstein is plotting a 9/11-style terrorist attack and intends to frame Iran. Ali Larijani stated Iran opposes such plots and has no conflict with the American people, amid escalating Middle East tensions.

An Iranian official has alleged that an 'Epstein network' is plotting a 9/11-style conspiracy to blame Iran, contrasting Iranian leaders with US officials in a post referencing the Epstein case.

The United States is offering a reward of up to $10 million for information on high-ranking Iranian officials, including the new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. This comes as crypto prediction markets speculate on whether Mojtaba Khamenei will be removed from his position before 2026.
Ruthless Leader and Brilliant Philosopher: Who Is Ali Larijani, Iran's Most Powerful Man? Haaretz

Indian source says Iran to allow India-flagged tankers to pass through Strait of Hormuz Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

A senior Iranian security official, Ali Larijani, stated that Iran will not cease its struggle until the United States expresses regret for its 'serious mistake' in initiating conflict.

Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, responded to threats from US President Donald Trump about attacking Iran's power grid, stating that the entire region would be plunged into darkness if Washington were to carry out such an action.

Donald Trump stated on social media that there would be no deal with Iran unless Tehran surrenders unconditionally, reiterating his hardline stance.

Ari Larijani respondeu aos planos de França e aliados para uma missão que reabra o estreito. Conflito já fez mais de mil mortos, incluindo o aiatolá Khamenei.
Ali Larijani, De Facto Wartime Leader, Steers Iran’s Defiant Response to U.S. WSJ
Ali Larijani, described as Iran's de facto wartime leader, is steering the country's defiant response to the United States amidst the ongoing conflict.

Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani warned the United States not to send ground troops to Iran, reacting sharply to statements by American officials about...

In a post on the X platform, Larijani stated that Trump "dragged the American people into a cowardly war with Iran" after, as he claims, being "influenced by the clownish outbursts" of the Israeli...

Iran’s security chief Ali Larijani said Wednesday that US President Donald Trump had dragged the American people into “an unfair war” with Iran. “Mr.
Ali Larijani, one of the lead architects of the January massacres of Iranian civilians, is alleged to have nieces and nephews across Canada

Ali Larijani, Iran's top security official, says Iran would not negotiate with US President Donald Trump, who had 'delusional ambitions'

National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani contradicts Trump, as the death toll in Iran rises to 555

TAJNIK Vrhovnog vijeća Irana Ali Larijani poručio je da je Iran spreman za dugi rat i neće pregovarati sa SAD-om.

Ali Larijani, seen as a pragmatist who could negotiate with Washington, struck a defiant tone and vowed to fight on.

Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, who is temporarily ruling the country and acting as the supreme leader, has said that Iran will not negotiate with the US.
Iranian security chief Ali Larijani announced that Tehran will not negotiate with the US, contradicting Trump's claim about Iran's desire for talks.

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, top security official Ali Larijani, Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib, and security advisor Ali Shamkhani were all assassinated in the last 45 days.

Following Ali Larijani's death, Iran has appointed retired Brigadier General Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, a hard-line commander with extensive military and political background including IRGC leadership, as the new Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council.

The renewed interest comes days after Larijani was killed in an Israeli strike in Tehran on March 17.


A 2013 interview with former Iranian Ayatollah Ali Larijani is recalled, where he stated that the use of nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons is forbidden (haram) in Islam, reiterating Iran's claim of a civilian nuclear program.
What to know about death of Iran's top security official Ali Larijani? the-star.co.ke

Two men, including dual Iranian-British national Nematollah Shahsavani, have been charged in London under the National Security Act for allegedly carrying out hostile surveillance for Iran on UK Jewish targets, including the Israeli embassy and Britain’s oldest synagogue. The charges relate to their alleged surveillance of several Jewish institutions and community buildings in London.

Peace talks between the United States, Russia, and Ukraine are reportedly still on hold amidst the ongoing war in Iran, with Russia's Izvestia newspaper confirming the pause.

Joe Kent, bivši direktor američkog Nacionalnog centra za borbu protiv terorizma, koji je ove sedmice podnio ostavku zbog neslaganja o ratu s Iranom, iznio je šokantne tvrdnje.
Iran has officially confirmed the assassination of prominent political figure Ali Larijani, with details emerging from the incident.

Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, has vowed to avenge the assassination of Ali Larijani, blaming Israel and the US. He emphasized strengthening the Islamic system and denounced the "cowardly enemy," while Putin expressed condolences for his "friend."

Mojtaba Khamenei said that “Every drop of blood has its due retribution,” after the death of Iran's National Security chief Ali Larijani.

Iran's president confirmed that Intelligence Minister Esmaeil Khatib was killed by an Israeli airstrike, the latest assassination of a top Iranian official, following the death of security chief Ali Larijani. Despite this, Iran's Foreign Minister stated that the deaths of Khatib and Larijani would not harm the country's governance, asserting that the absence of an individual does not affect the state's structure.

Noul lider suprem al Iranului, Mojtaba Khamenei, transmite un nou mesaj scris aducându-i un omagiu lui Ali Larijani, ale cărui funeralii au avut loc miercuri.
Vem styr Iran? Mojtaba Khamenei har varken synts eller hörts sedan han efterträdde sin far som Irans högste ledare. Nu har även ”de facto-ledaren” Ali Larijani slagits ut. Kvar finns en handfull män…

Iran's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has publicly called for revenge following the recent death of Ali Larijani, issuing a written statement almost a day after his government confirmed the death.

Tehran has vowed vengeance after the killing of Ali Larijani, with the IRGC claiming to have 'shoveled' US and Israeli gathering points in retaliation and caused havoc in Israeli-occupied territories using new weapons. Iran's Foreign Minister stated that the loss of officials will not affect the country's robust political structure, and Iran is prepared for a long war with the US and Israel, relying on its 'mosaic defense'.

He was the late Ayatollah Ali #Khamenei's closest adviser. Ali #Larijani was killed in an overnight strike, nearly a month after the death of the supreme leader.
U Teheranu je danas klanjana dženaza visokom sigurnosnom zvaničniku Aliju Larijaniju i šefu snaga Basij Gholamrezi Soleimaniju, koji su ubijeni u izraelskim zračnim napadima.

The death of Larijani leaves Tehran without a key pragmatist and 'bridge builder,' according to an Indian Express report, indicating a significant loss for Iran's political landscape.

Ross Harrison joins a panel on what the US and Israel are seeking with their killing of senior Iranian leaders.
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with journalist and author Scott Anderson about Iran's power structure after the killing of Ali Larijani, the head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council.

The American aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford is expected to return to the port of Souda in Crete on Wednesday for refuelling and potential inspections following a fire that burned for more than 30 hours. The fire, which began in the ship’s central laundry, spread through air ducts to multiple compartments. Around 600 sailors […]
Is Iran's Regime at a Breaking Point? Tempo.co English

O Irão associou a operação à morte de Larijani e dos "seus companheiros", sem fornecer detalhes adicionais sobre as circunstâncias do falecimento.
Iran confirms Ali Larijani has been assassinated — as it happened The Times


LIVE - War in Iran: Tehran promises to avenge Ali Larijani and warns that the impact of the war "will hit everyone"

Izrael ubio Alija Larijanija, jednu od najmoćnijih figura iranskog režima Ubijen i Gholamreza Soleimani, zapovjednik paraformacije Basij Iranska revolucionarna garda potvrdila njihovu smrt Trump…

Ali Larijani, the late secretary of Iran’s SNSC, warned the US and Israeli that killing leaders would strengthen Iran.

Mr Katz disclosed the death of the top Iranian security officials in a post on X on Tuesday, without providing any evidence. The post Israel says Iran’s security chief Ali Larijani, Basij Commander have been killed appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Iran's top security chief Ali Larijani killed in airstrike, state media says The Kyiv Independent

The death of Ali Larijani in an Israeli strike is seen as a pivotal event that could lead to a more militarized Iran, limiting political compromise and options for de-escalation in the ongoing conflict.

In the video shared on Tuesday, Netanyahu was seen having a conversation with the US envoy reiterating, "I am alive" and "shaking hands with five fingers".
Ali Larijani was a ‘true insider’ of Iran’s regime and its public face. His killing could prolong the war CNN

Key strategist’s death adds to instability, raising fears of wider regional escalation
O secretário de Segurança Nacional terá sido morto na sequência de um ataque das Forças de Defesa de Israel. Autoridades iranianas não confirmam morte de Larijani.

IZRAELSKI premijer Benjamin Netanyahu izjavio je da je ubojstvo šefa iranskog Vijeća za nacionalnu sigurnost Alija Larijanija dio nastojanja da se Irancima pruži prilika da uklone svoje vladare.

Síðustu vikur hefur Ali Larijani, yfirmaður þjóðaröryggisráðs Írans, farið með meiri völd en hann hefur gert síðustu áratugi. Þannig má segja að fráfall æðstaklerksins Ali Khamenei 28.

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Reports analyze the political implications of Larijani's death, suggesting it holds more significance than that of the supreme leader.

Defiant march to the very brink of death: Larijani walked through the center of Tehran on Friday and sent a message to Trump
Israel's military is directing missiles at Iran-allied militia targets in Beirut, with new reports confirming dawn attacks against three neighborhoods in the Lebanese capital, according to Lebanon's state news agency NNA.

Sukob na Bliskom istoku - 18. dan

A high-ranking Iranian official, Ali Larijani, declared that Tehran will persist in its resistance against the United States and Israel, emphasizing a path of 'resistance to the great and small Satan' in a letter to Muslims worldwide.

Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, has warned of what he described as a possible conspiracy aimed at blaming Iran for a major terrorist attack.

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has denied claims by Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth that Mojtaba Khamenei, the new Supreme Leader, was injured, assuring that there are 'no problems' with him and that he will be seen soon. This comes amidst ongoing speculation about Khamenei's health and public appearances.

Despite growing trust in Netanyahu, a new poll indicates that the ongoing Iran conflict has had little effect on Israeli voters' support for him, with his coalition failing to gain significant ground.

Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, Ali Larijani, responded to US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth after Hegseth's claims that Iran's leaders are hiding, by sharing footage...

Ali Larijani responds to US threat to hit Iran's power infrastructure, saying the 'whole region will go dark'.
Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s National Security Council, responded to Mr. Trump, saying if Iran’s electricity grid is targeted, “the whole region will go dark”

Ali Larijani, head of Iran's Security Council, warned that the entire region would face a blackout within 30 minutes if Iran's electricity grid were to be destroyed, responding to previous threats.

O Chefe do Conselho Supremo de Segurança Nacional iraniano, Ali Larijani diz que o Irão não tem medo das "ameaças vazias" de Trump e deixa ameaça a Trump.

Ali Larijani, head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, stated that the potential election of Mojtaba Khamenei as successor to his father as Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic has caused 'despair' in the United States and Israel.
Ali Larijani, De Facto Wartime Leader, Steers Iran’s Defiant Response to U.S. WSJ

The head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, Ali Larijani, stated today that the United States and Israel are seeking the "dissolution" of the Islamic Republic. Head...
Ali Larijani, a prominent Iranian politician, has criticized Donald Trump's 'peace through strength' foreign policy, stating that it is 'stained with the blood of innocent kids'.

Ali Larijani, a conservative-moderate and leader of Iran's Security Council, is highlighted as a trusted figure within Ali Khamenei's inner circle, often representing the regime publicly.

Iran neće pregovarati sa Sjedinjenim Državama, objavio je Ali Larijani, tajnik iranskog Vrhovnog vijeća za nacionalnu sigurnost.

Ali Larijani is often viewed as a pragmatist and has an important role following the killing of Khamenei.

Il regime: “Non negozieremo con gli Usa”. Ronde dei pasdaran e intimidazioni sui cellulari per evitare nuove proteste

Ali Larijani, Iran's security chief, has become one of the most influential politicians within the Islamic Republic in recent months.

Iran’s security chief on Monday said the Islamic republic would defend itself no matter the costs, on the third day of war with the United States and Israel. The post Iran will defend itself…
Israel, US have ‘broken our heart, we will break their heart,’ Larijani says of Leader’s assassinat Tehran Times
Ali Larijani has ruled out negotiations with the United States, saying President Donald Trump has plunged the region into chaos with “delusional fantasies”.

Iran "will not negotiate with the United States", Ali Larijani, the powerful head of Tehran's Supreme National Security Council said.

Dr. Fatemeh Ardeshir-Larijani, linked to Iran's regime, faces expulsion from the US after backlash over her role at Emory University, amidst broader US-Iran tensions.

Media reports on the assassination of Ali Larijani, a top commander within Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, are explored, highlighting an intellectual paradox in his life.

Iran has appointed a former Revolutionary Guard commander and prominent hardliner to lead a crucial security body, following the killing of Larijani.

Two weeks after the start of the joint US-Israeli operation against Iran, and only hours after Israel announced that it had killed Ali Larijani — the man many regarded as the real “shadow leader” of…
By assassinating Khamenei, Larijani and others, the U.S. and Israel have elevated them, in the eyes of their supporters, to a higher realm of martyrdom.

Analysts question Tehran’s power dynamics as younger hardliners may rise after killing of leaders Khamenei and Larijani.
Israel has reportedly attacked Iranian Navy ships in the Caspian Sea for the first time, with jets striking multiple vessels equipped with aerial surveillance systems and anti-submarine missiles off the coast of Bandar Anzali.

China condemns the murder of Iranian national security chief Ali Larijani: "This is unacceptable"

Segundo a Qatar Energy, o Irão continua a bombardear as suas instalações. Irão continua a retaliar as mortes de altos membros do Estado mortos por Israel, esta quarta-feira, entre eles Ali Larijani.
Condolences and condemnations pour in after Larijani's martyrdom Tehran Times
Iran confirms Ali Larijani has been assassinated — as it happened The Times

Migliaia di fedeli al regime salutano il leader di fatto eliminato martedì da un raid di Israele. Nuovi attacchi sulla capitale: colpito anche Khatib. Khamenei: “Risponderemo con il sangue”

Iran's security chief Ali Larijani and Intelligence Minister Esmaeel Khatib were reportedly assassinated in US-Israeli strikes, leading to a massive public funeral for Larijani and other victims, and prompting a retrospective on Larijani's life and dedication to Iran.

Ο νέος ανώτατος ηγέτης του Ιράν Μοτζταμπά Χαμενεΐ, απέτισε φόρο τιμής σήμερα σε γραπτό μήνυμα του στον επικεφαλής του Συμβουλίου Εθνικής Ασφαλείας της Ισλαμικής Δημοκρατίας, Αλί Λαριτζανί, ο οποίος…
The head of the Iranian army says that the death of Ali Larijani will be "avenged". Seneweb

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has commented on the assassinations of Iranian security chief Ali Larijani and Basij forces commander Gholamreza Soleimani, stating that 'every blood has its price'.
Novi vrhovni vođa Irana, Mojtaba Khamenei, oglasio se javnim saopštenjem gotovo dan nakon što je zvanični Teheran potvrdio atentat na uticajnog šefa s
Palestinian resistance factions mourn the martyrdom of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) chief Ali Larijani.
Watch After Larijani’s Killing, Who Else in Iran Can the US Talk To? Bloomberg.com

Iran: Larijani's death does not harm the country's governance

‘We’re not seeing 2,000 Israeli missiles and drones targeting us, we’re seeing 2,000 Iranian missiles and drones targeting us’

The five Larijani brothers, all bearded and bespectacled, spent nearly five decades consolidating their power.

US counterterrorism head resigns over Iran war and says Israel deceived Trump thenationalnews.com

Iran will hold a funeral Wednesday for its security chief Ali Larijani as it vowed revenge, firing off a wave of missiles at Israel after it killed the powerful figure in an air strike. The post Iran to hold funeral for slain security chief, vows vengeance appeared first on Vanguard News.

Iranian authorities have executed a man convicted of espionage for Israel, marking the first such execution announced since the outbreak of the war with Israel and the United States.

An Israeli official has claimed that the assassination of Iran's top security official, Ali Larijani, by the US and Israel was made possible by intelligence provided by sources within Tehran.
Stocks extend gains and oil dips as US, Israel, Iran continue strikes The Daily Star

U IZRAELSKOM zračnom napadu ubijen je iranski šef sigurnosti Ali Larijani. Njegova smrt produbljuje krizu vodstva u Iranu, utječući na tijek rata i stabilnost države.

US forces have attacked Iranian missile bases in the Strait of Hormuz, citing threats to maritime traffic. Tehran has vowed revenge for the killing of Ali Larijani and threatened to extend chaos to alternative shipping routes, escalating the conflict.
Despite his relative moderation, Ali Larijani played an allegedly central role in the bloody crushing of mass protests in January

Israel said Tuesday it had killed Iran's powerful national security chief, Ali Larijani, in what would be a huge blow to the Islamic republic more than two weeks into the war engulfing the Middle East. It would also suggest Iran's senior leadership has been infiltrated by Israeli intelligence, says France 24's Angela Diffley, meaning Iran's leaders "can no longer trust anybody".

Israel's defense minister announced that Ali Larijani, one of Iran’s most senior leaders and top security official, was killed in overnight strikes. This claim, if confirmed, would make him the most senior Iranian figure to die in the ongoing conflict after the assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Iranski državni mediji su večeras potvrdili pogibiju Alija Laridžanija (67), sekretara Vrhovnog saveta za nacionalnu bezbednost Irana.

During the first two weeks of the current war, Larijani played a far more visible role than Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei.

Ali Larijani, previously a key figure behind the scenes of Iranian leadership and head of Iran's security apparatus, has emerged as a de facto leader of the regime, particularly amidst the war against Israel.

The National Security Council secretary, whom Israel claims to have killed, played a key role in the nuclear agreement and the crackdown on protests
Netanyahu stated that Israel was undermining Iran's regime in order to allow the Iranian people to rise up and replace it, but cautioned that it would not be an easy process.

Premierul israelian Benjamin Netanyahu a declarat că atacurile lansate de forțele țării sale asupra liderilor din Iran sunt menite să slăbească regimul de la Teheran, într-un mesaj video transmis…

NAKON navodnog ubojstva Alija Larijanija, ključnog operativca, od strane Izraela, postavlja se pitanje može li se iranski složeni politički sustav održati bez čovjeka koji ga je desetljećima vodio.

Síðustu vikur hefur Ali Larijani, yfirmaður þjóðaröryggisráðs Írans, farið með meiri völd en hann hefur gert síðustu áratugi. Þannig má segja að fráfall æðstaklerksins Ali Khamenei 28.

Der Generalsekretär des Rates für nationale Sicherheit galt zuletzt als mächtigster Mann in der Islamischen Republik. Sein Tod ist ein heftiger Schlag für die iranische Führung.
Iran war overlaps with Afghanistan-Pakistan conflict Dhaka Tribune

One of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s closest confidants, Mr. Larijani emerged as the face of the government after Mr. Khamenei was killed.
Irans säkerhetschef Ali Larijani har dödats, enligt Israels försvarsminister.

Iran security chief criticises countries hosting US bases, defends strikes on regional targets

Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, has penned a letter addressed to 'Muslims of the world,' which is being interpreted as a combination of rebuke, theological indictment, and strategic appeal.

Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, claims a plan has been devised for an incident similar to 9/11 in America, for which Iran would be blamed.

President Donald Trump said oil companies should send tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, which has remained effectively closed due to the war on Iran.

A 15-year-old girl was killed and her parents severely injured in a Russian attack on a village near Chernihiv, Ukraine, which also damaged two residential buildings.
Iran’s Larijani attends Tehran march, dismisses attacks Arab News

Iranul va face SUA să-şi regrete „eroarea de calcul gravă”, ameninţă Ali Larijani.

Iran's security chief, Ali Larijani, has warned that Iran would target power grids in the region if the United States were to attack the Islamic republic's electricity supplies.

US says its firepower will ‘surge dramatically’ and IDF warns of ‘surprises ahead’, as Iran launches retaliatory strikes Middle East crisis – live updates Israel and the US have bombarded Iran and…

"Iran is not afraid of your empty threats. Even those greater than you could not eliminate the Iranian nation," said Larijani in a post on X. The post Iran security chief says Trump’s threats to hit…

The Assembly of 88 religious experts chose continuity yesterday. The public reacts: "Death to the heir"
Ali Larijani, De Facto Wartime Leader, Steers Iran’s Defiant Response to U.S. WSJ

Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council came of age during the tremulous years of pre-revolutionary Iran
Restrictions on movement and assembly remain in force in Kashmir after spontaneous protests broke out against the killing of Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in U.S.-Israel joint strikes.
Tehran has accused Donald Trump of dragging its people into an 'unjust war,' with a senior official rejecting negotiations with Washington and vowing to fight 'at any cost' to defend its civilization.

With US-Israeli airstrikes killing Khamenei and other Iranian leaders, veteran politician Ali Larijani seems to be calling the shots. Larijani comes from a powerful family — but was never fully embraced by hardliners.
• Says invasion will ‘hardly last longer than a month’, refuses to rule out ‘boots on ground’ • Claims potential successors to Khamenei identified by Washington have also perished • Larijani insists…

Iran's Security Chief Ali Larijani accuses Trump of sacrificing American lives for 'Israel First' ambitions as U.S. troops head to the Middle East.

After the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by the US and Israel, Grand Ayatollah Hossein Nouri Hamedani and Grand Ayatollah Naser Makarem Shirazi have issued fatwas calling on Muslims to revenge.

Ali Larijani, seen as a pragmatist who could negotiate with Washington, struck a defiant tone and vowed to fight on.

Ali Larijani, who also served as an adviser to late supreme leader, says Iran ‘did not initiate aggression’

Najviši iranski dužnosnik za nacionalnu sigurnost Ali Larijani poručio je da Iran “neće pregovarati sa Sjedinjenim Američkim Državama”, objavivši to na platformi X.