Ali Larijani leads Iran's response to US-Israeli airstrikes that killed top officials

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Ali Larijani, Iran's top national security official, is now leading the country's response to a severe crisis following US-Israeli airstrikes. The strikes killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other senior commanders, creating a power vacuum filled by the veteran politician. Larijani has a diverse background, including military service and advanced studies in philosophy. Larijani's political career spans roles as culture minister, head of state broadcaster IRIB, chief nuclear negotiator, and speaker of parliament. He was recently reappointed to his top security post in August 2025.


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