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Ali Larijani: The Man Who May Pull the Strings After Khamenei’s Death - Issues Threats to Israel and US

Published March 1, 2026, 12:09
Ali Larijani: The Man Who May Pull the Strings After Khamenei’s Death - Issues Threats to Israel and US

Veteran Iranian politician Ali Larijani has emerged as a key figure in Iranian politics after the death of Ali Khamenei. He is overseeing the formation of a temporary leadership council and has issued threats to Israel and the US. Larijani holds an extensive portfolio encompassing nuclear program negotiations, regional relations, and the suppression of internal unrest. He is considered a man of the establishment, hailing from a significant clerical-political family. He accused the US and Israel of attempting to plunder and dismantle Iran and warned of a harsh response to actions by secessionist groups, while emphasizing Iran’s intention to launch a strong attack against the US and Israel. Larijani is considered a pragmatist and experienced diplomat, with a long tenure in high positions. His return to high-level diplomacy, with contacts in Moscow and Oman, indicates his growing importance in Iranian foreign policy.