Iranian authorities have confirmed the death of Ali Larijani, a top Iranian security official who was thought to be running the country since the beginning of the war.
He was ineligible to become supreme leader after Khamenei's death because he is not a Shiite cleric. But he was widely expected to serve as a top adviser, and many believed he was running the country as U.
S. and Israeli strikes have driven Iran’s leadership underground. The Supreme National Security Council said his son Morteza Larijani was also killed. A week ago, after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to attack Iran “TWENTY TIMES HARDER” if Tehran stopped oil flowing through the Strait of Hormuz, Larijani responded on X. “The sacrificial nation of Iran doesn’t fear your empty threats. Even those bigger than you couldn’t eliminate Iran,” he wrote. “Be careful not to get eliminated yourself.” Larijani was born into one of Iran’s most famous political families, which many media outlets have compared to the Kennedys in the United States. One brother, Sadeq, served as the head of Iran’s judiciary, while another, Mohammad Javad, was a senior diplomat who closely advised the late Khamenei on foreign affairs. Over the years, Larijani issued increasingly hard-line threats. In the 1990s, he served as Iran’s culture minister, tightening censorship. He served as parliament speaker from 2008 to 2020, and most recently as head of the Supreme National Security Council. He wrote at least six philosophy books, including three exploring the works of German philosopher Immanuel Kant. Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.Judge extends Texas school voucher application deadlineUnlock featured deals at local favorites with Houston Life Deals!Houston Texans add Wyatt TellerUniversity of Houston in the NCAA TournamentFreeze warning issued for areas north of HoustonThe Coogs are back in the Big Dance! Houston enters March Madness as a No. 2 seedTuesday's temperatures will be last real taste of winter in HoustonDeadline to apply for Texas school vouchers is TuesdayHouston Livestock Show and Rodeo releases statement after fights cause early carnival closureCold Front! Grab Your CoatsTracking Thunderstorms and Strong Winds!Happy Saturday!! 💛 The rodeo fun continues this weekend!TX Sen. Paul Bettencourt calls for Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo to resign after rodeo meltdownTX Sen. Paul Bettencourt calls for Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo to resign after rodeo meltdownSave money on tickets to the Alley Theatre in downtown Houston this month!2:13Meet the popular hatmaker with a one year wait listWatch for a broken line of storms in Houston this week!Houston buckle up! Temperatures will take a dramatic drop Sunday nightFull interview with J Balvin at RodeoHouston 🎤🔥Law enforcement escorts Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo to SUV after reviewing rodeo security videoLaw enforcement escorts Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo to SUV after reviewing rodeo security videoHarris County Judge Lina Hidalgo speaks after returning to NRG Stadium amid rodeo feudHarris County Pct. 1 increases patrols near houses of worship after Michigan temple attack
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