Ali Larijani
Former Iranian politician and ally of Ali Khamenei.
Notable Quotes
"US President Donald Trump had dragged the American people into an unjust war."View Story →
"Separatist groups should not think that a breeze has blown and try to take action."View Story →
"To the countries of the region: We are not seeking to attack you."View Story →
"But when the bases located in your country are used against us, and when the United States carries out operations in the region relying on these forces, then we will target those bases."View Story →
"Trump must pay the price for the US-Israeli strikes on Iran."View Story →
""His presence will be a source of goodness and blessings.""View Story →
"lasting security in the Strait of Hormuz was unlikely while the United States and Israel continued military operations against Iran."View Story →
"Iran should prepare for a prolonged struggle and expand the conflict across the region and beyond, including closure of the Strait of Hormuz."View Story →
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March 24, 2026Israel, Iran trade attacks as US sends Marines to Middle East - Reuters
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March 21, 2026Oil nears $110 a barrel after gas field strike
Iran's military warned it would take "decisive action" in response to the strike on its energy infrastructure.
March 18, 2026Iran's intelligence minister Esmail Khatib killed in air strike
Israel said it had killed Khatib, whose death was confirmed by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday.
March 18, 2026Death of Ali Larijani deepens crisis at heart of Iran's leadership
Larijani has long been seen as one of the Islamic Republic's most experienced and influential policy makers.
March 17, 2026Iranian security chief Ali Larijani killed in air strike
His death is confirmed on state TV, alongside that of another senior figure, Gholamreza Soleimani
March 17, 2026Iran confirms security chief Ali Larijani killed, Iranian media reports - Reuters
Iran confirms security chief Ali Larijani killed, Iranian media reports Reuters
March 17, 2026Iran renews attacks on US Gulf allies, Trump says that was not expected - Reuters
Iran renews attacks on US Gulf allies, Trump says that was not expected Reuters
March 17, 2026Oil prices fall after Trump warns Iran over Strait of Hormuz
The oil price reached nearly $120 a barrel on Monday over fears of lengthy disruption to supplies.
March 10, 2026Iran’s supreme leader, oil and lunar hummus - Reuters
Iran’s supreme leader, oil and lunar hummus Reuters
March 8, 2026Israeli military says it will pursue every successor of Iran's Khamenei - Reuters
Israeli military says it will pursue every successor of Iran's Khamenei Reuters
March 8, 2026Two Kuwaiti interior ministry officers killed 'while performing duties' - Reuters
Two Kuwaiti interior ministry officers killed 'while performing duties' Reuters
March 8, 2026Trump rejects settling Iran war as Tehran nears decision on new leader - Reuters
Trump rejects settling Iran war as Tehran nears decision on new leader Reuters
March 8, 2026Trump says Iran will be 'hit very hard' on Saturday - Reuters
Trump says Iran will be 'hit very hard' on Saturday Reuters
March 7, 2026Iran targets headquarters of Iranian Kurdish forces in Iraq
Tehran's strikes come amid speculation that the US wants Iranian Kurdish groups to join the fight against Iran.
March 5, 2026Iran postpones Khamenei funeral as US-Israeli bombardment continues
An official says more preparations are needed for the three-day ceremony in Tehran, where the supreme leader will lie in state.
March 4, 2026Iran's Revolutionary Guards take wartime lead, ensuring harder line, sources say - Reuters
Iran's Revolutionary Guards take wartime lead, ensuring harder line, sources say Reuters
March 4, 2026In Khamenei's absence, pragmatist Larijani emerges as power broker in Iran - Reuters
In Khamenei's absence, pragmatist Larijani emerges as power broker in Iran Reuters
March 1, 2026Israel, US launched strikes as Iranian leader met with inner circle, sources say - Reuters
Israel, US launched strikes as Iranian leader met with inner circle, sources say Reuters
March 1, 2026Iranian students begin new university term with protests - Reuters
Iranian students begin new university term with protests Reuters
February 21, 2026