Ali Larijani

Ali Larijani

Mohammad Baqer Zolqadr. Photo: Collected

Iran names hardline ex-Revolutionary Guards commander to replace slain security chief

Mohammad Baqer Zolqadr ​was appointed as Larijani's successor as secretary of ​the SNSC

People gather around the coffin of Iranian security chief Ali Larijani during a funeral for Larijani and victims of the IRIS Dena warship at Enghelab Square, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, on 18 March 2026. Photo: Reuters

Killing of Larijani complicates Iran's decision-making, shrinks its options

Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani speaks after a meeting, in Beirut, Lebanon August 13, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Aziz Taher

'Unacceptable': China condemns killing of Iran's Ali Larijani, warns conflict may escalate

Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani. Photo: Collected

Who was Ali Larijani, the Iranian official killed in an Israeli strike

Ali Larijani, former chairman of the parliament of Iran, attends a press conference after meeting with Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri in Beirut, Lebanon November 15, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Thaier Al-Sudani/File Photo

Iran rejects de-escalation as Israel kills Iranian security chief

Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani. Photo: Collected

Who is Ali Larijani: The 'pragmatic' philosopher turning Tehran's sword toward the west

Collage of US President Donald Trump and Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani. Photo: Collected

Trump claims Tehran wants dialogue, Iran's Larijani says no negotiations with US

Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani speaks after a meeting, in Beirut, Lebanon August 13, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Aziz Taher

In Khamenei's absence, pragmatist Larijani emerges as power broker in Iran