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Ali Larijani: The Man Who Will Pull the Strings After Khamenei's Death

Published March 1, 2026, 12:05
Ali Larijani: The Man Who Will Pull the Strings After Khamenei's Death

Ali Larijani, a veteran Iranian politician, is re-emerging as one of the most powerful figures in Tehran's security hierarchy following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. He has served as the head of the Supreme National Security Council and played a key role in negotiations regarding the nuclear program. He is considered a trusted ally of Khamenei and has strong ties in Moscow and Beijing. Larijani has warned of a harsh response in the event of any action that would destabilize Iran and has expressed strong rhetoric against Israel and the United States. He has spoken about the launch of missiles by Iran and threatens an even more powerful attack in the future.