Iranian authorities confirmed the death of Ali Larijani after a strike hit his daughter’s home near Tehran. Additionally the attack killed his son, deputy and several guards.
Furthermore officials described Larijani as one of Iran’s most powerful political figures. Moreover he led Iran’s Supreme National Security Council during recent years.
Iran Confirms Strike in Pardis
Iran’s Supreme National Security Council confirmed the strike occurred in Pardis northeast of Tehran early morning. Consequently the attack killed Ali Larijani and his son Morteza Larijani.
Additionally the strike killed his security deputy Alireza Bayat and several bodyguards. Therefore authorities released confirmation through an official statement.
Moreover the council described Larijani as a lifelong servant of the Islamic Republic. Meanwhile Iranian state linked outlets reported the strike hit his daughter’s residence.
Furthermore the IRGC affiliated Fars news agency also reported the same location for the attack.
Israel Earlier Claimed Senior Leaders Eliminated
Earlier Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz claimed Israeli strikes eliminated several senior Iranian leaders. Moreover Katz included Ali Larijani among those leaders.
Additionally Katz delivered a strongly worded message regarding those figures. He stated they had joined Khamenei and others eliminated from the “axis of evil”.
Meanwhile Israel also confirmed the killing of Basij paramilitary chief Gholamreza Soleimani during the same wave of strikes.
Furthermore Israeli military officials signalled continued operations against Iran’s leadership structure.
Israeli Military Threatens Further Targeting
Military spokesman Brigadier General Effie Defrin announced future operations against Iranian leadership. Moreover Defrin mentioned Iran’s new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei.
Defrin said Israel currently neither hears nor sees Mojtaba Khamenei publicly. However he declared Israeli forces would track him and neutralize him.
Conflict Escalates Across the Region
Meanwhile regional conflict continues escalating through missile and drone attacks. Therefore Iran’s Revolutionary Guard continues launching missiles and drones.
Additionally Tehran tightened control over the Strait of Hormuz which remains a critical global oil route.
Moreover Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu explained the aim of strikes. He said operations target Iran’s leadership to allow Iranian citizens opportunity to remove it.
However no visible unrest has appeared inside Iran. Meanwhile civilians continue sheltering during ongoing attacks.
Larijani’s Final Message Before Death
One week before death Larijani delivered a defiant message responding to US President Donald Trump.
Larijani wrote that Iran’s sacrificial nation does not fear empty threats. Moreover he warned Trump to remain careful about his own survival.
A Central Figure in Iran’s Power Structure
Ali Larijani held strong influence across politics security and diplomacy in Iran. Furthermore observers considered him one of the Islamic Republic’s ultimate insiders.
Additionally Larijani belonged to one of Iran’s most prominent political families. Analysts often compared the Larijani family with the Kennedy family in the United States.
His brother Sadeq Larijani served as judiciary chief in Iran. Meanwhile Mohammad Javad Larijani worked as a senior foreign policy adviser.
Furthermore Ali Larijani himself served as parliament speaker from 2008 until 2020. Additionally he later led the Supreme National Security Council.
That council functions as Iran’s top decision making body for defence and foreign policy.
Architect of Iran’s Nuclear Strategy
Larijani shaped Iran’s nuclear strategy and negotiations with Western countries. Furthermore he served as chief nuclear negotiator from 2005 until 2007.
During negotiations he defended Iran’s right to enrich uranium. Moreover he once compared Western proposals with exchanging a pearl for a candy bar.
Additionally he advised leadership regarding talks with the United States. Meanwhile he maintained diplomatic ties with Russia and China.
Even months before the war Larijani still suggested diplomacy remained possible. During an interview he said the issue could reach resolution. Although observers often called him pragmatic he always supported Iran’s ruling system.
Moreover analysts described him as a bridge between diplomacy abroad and control inside Iran. However this role attracted criticism from the United States. Washington sanctioned Larijani for alleged involvement in suppressing anti government protests.
Rights groups claimed those protests caused thousands of deaths. Meanwhile a US statement described Larijani as “at the forefront of the repression.”
Rise After the Islamic Revolution
Ali Larijani was born in 1958 in Najaf Iraq within a clerical family. Later he moved to Iran during childhood years.
Eventually he came of age during the Islamic Revolution. Subsequently he joined the Revolutionary Guards during the Iran Iraq War.
Later Larijani entered political life through several leadership positions. Initially he served as culture minister where he tightened censorship policies.
Afterwards he headed Iran’s state broadcaster. That role allowed influence over national narratives and public messaging.Over time observers recognised Larijani as an ultimate insider within Iran’s political establishment.
A Growing Leadership Vacuum
In recent years Larijani faced increasing competition from the Revolutionary Guards. Moreover the war pushed Iran’s leadership deeper underground.Nevertheless many analysts still expected Larijani to remain an influential adviser in future power structures.
Therefore his death alongside his son represents one of the biggest blows to Iran’s leadership.
For decades Larijani remained a central figure within the Islamic Republic’s power structure.
