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Ali Larijani

Ali Larijani
The latest news and top stories on Ali Larijani, a top adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader on nuclear issues, a role that recently involved meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss nuclear affairs and regional tensions. Larijani has a background in Iranian politics, having previously served as Speaker of the Parliament from 2008 to 2020. He was also Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, where he functioned as a chief negotiator on Iran's nuclear programme. His expertise lies in national security and foreign policy, particularly concerning Iran's nuclear ambitions.
Two men ride their motorbike past a billboard of Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei in Tehran. Photo: AP
US, Israel war on Iran

Iran’s parliament speaker emerges as key figure in war after assassinations

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf helps fill the power vacuum left by the killing of Iran’s leaders.

US, Israel war on Iran

Chinese analysts draw lessons from military decapitations in Iran, Venezuela

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US, Israel war on Iran

Iranian intelligence minister Esmail Khatib ‘eliminated’: Israel’s Katz

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US, Israel war on Iran

Iran vows revenge for security chief Larijani’s killing as Israel hunts leader

Tehran’s ‘right-hand man’ dies in air strike as Israeli military spokesman issues warning for Mojtaba Khamenei.

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Iranian security chief Ali Larijani had walked openly with crowds at a pro-government rally last week in Tehran. Photo: Ali Larijani via X/Reuters
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Video | Israeli says air strikes killed Iran’s security chief

Israel says air strikes on Tehran killed the country’s top security chief Ali Larijani.

US, Israel war on Iran

Iran’s Ali Larijani, Basij paramilitary head ‘eliminated’ in Tehran strikes: Israel

The killings strip away top leaders from the Iranian theocracy after the February 28 strike that killed supreme leader Ali Khamenei.

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US claims Strait of Hormuz will not close, Iran’s new supreme leader ‘wounded’

Few details revealed about measures to restore oil flow as reports indicate the US is now sending amphibious assault ship, Marines to region.

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Oil tankers sail near the Strait of Hormuz off Iran’s coast on Wednesday. Photo: Reuters
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Hormuz has become Iran’s ultimate lever against US. Will Trump ‘blink first’?

By choking the world’s energy artery, Tehran is betting it can endure longer than a far stronger enemy.

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Will Trump ‘Taco’ on Iran? Analysts say he’s looking for a way out

High oil prices and voter anger could be prompting the US president’s comments that the war could end soon.

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Ships brandish China links to evade Iran’s attacks in Strait of Hormuz

Vessels are claiming to have an ‘all-Chinese crew’ or ‘Chinese owner’ in a bid to reduce the risk of being targeted.

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Ships sit anchored in Muscat, Oman, on Monday, as Iran vows to close the Strait of Hormuz. Photo: Reuters
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Will Iran collapse without Khamenei or can its regime endure?

Experts see short-term stability, but warn that deeper structural strains could emerge once the immediate shock subsides.

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Government supporters mourn during a gathering after state TV officially announced the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran on Sunday. Photo: AP
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The US dropped proposal of Iran regime change. Could a nuclear deal be next?

Both sides appear amenable to a deal limiting some of Iran’s nuclear enrichment activities after last week’s diplomatic re-establishment.

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Middle East

Iran’s revolution anniversary marred by protests, nuclear tensions

Iran’s 47th Revolution anniversary sees pro-regime rallies amid public anger over crackdowns and heightened US nuclear tensions.

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In message to Iran, Trump weighs sending second aircraft carrier to Middle East

The US president warned that the US would have to do ‘something very tough’ if a deal was not reached.

An F/A-18F Super Hornet preparing to launch from the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian. Photo: US Navy via AFP
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Trump hopeful of deal after Iran’s top leader warns of regional war

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issues ‘regional war’ warning as the United States ramps up its naval presence in the Middle East.

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An F/A-18E Super Hornet launching from the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea on January 28. Photo: US Navy via AFP
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US says Iran halted 800 protester executions after Trump warnings

White House cites direct pressure for the stay of executions, as Gulf allies scramble to de-escalate threats of a US military strike on Iran.

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Trump and Iran official exchange threats after protests turn deadly

Trump says US will come to their rescue if ‘peaceful protesters killed’ while Iran’s ex-parliament speaker blames US and Israel for unrest.

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Hezbollah vows to fight disarmament as Lebanon PM slams civil war ‘threats’

Militant leader Naim Qassem warned that the state would bear responsibility for ‘any internal explosion and any destruction’ of the country.

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Lebanon’s Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem gives a televised speech from an unknown location on Friday. Photo: Al Manar TV via Reuters
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Iran security chief meets officials in Iraq before Lebanon visit

Ali Larijani’s first foreign trip since being appointed comes after a war with Israel and recent strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.

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