Ali Larijani

Iran confirms: Larijani was eliminated

Iranian state media confirms Israel's announcement that Ali Larijani, the head of Iran's National Security Council, had been killed.

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New details on the elimination of Ali Larijani

New details were published this evening about the killing of Iranian leader Ali Larijani, as well as the commander of the Basij and ten senior officials of the force.

Herzog

After assassinations, Iranians will be able to protest oppression

President Herzog addresses killing of Ali Larijani during meeting with Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna during his visit to Israel.

Wish Come True:

The joke about Larijani's killing that turned into reality

A former adviser to Netanyahu tweeted a photo of an agent walking behind Ali Larijani and wrote, 'You're next.' The tweet sparked an uproar around the world following Larijani's death.

Minister Sa'ar:

US had $10 million prize on Larijani's head, we did it for free

Sa'ar says Israeli strike killed Larijani, Basij commander; accuses Iran of global terror, repression, and attacks on civilians

IDF confirms:

Iran's de facto leader, Ali Larijani, eliminated

Architect of the nuclear program and a former senior commander in the IRGC, was considered the most extreme and influential figure regarding the survival of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Minister Katz:

'Larijani and Soleimani joined Khamenei in the depths of hell'

Defense Minister Israel Katz announced Tuesday morning that two senior Iranian figures were eliminated overnight, following a situation assessment with top Israel Defense Forces officials.

Top Iranian officials dead

Dramatic night of eliminations in Iran

IDF confirms Basij Commander Gholamreza Soleimani eliminated. Top Iranian official Ali Larijani also among targets; battle damage assessment ongoing.

Iran’s Larijani warns:

'You’ll pay for your miscalculation'

Iran vows unrelenting retaliation against the US and Israel, threatening to target regional power grids and oil infrastructure.

Report:

Senior Iranian official moves to reopen US negotiations

Iran’s Ali Larijani reportedly seeks to reopen nuclear talks with the US after joint US-Israel strikes. Larijani denies the report.

Khamenei's secret message to Putin

Iran's secretary of the Supreme National Security Council reportedly delivered a message from Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei to Russian President Vladimir Putin during their meeting last week.

Emory University fires daughter of Iranian security chief

Emory University dismisses Fatemeh Ardeshir Larijani, daughter of a newly sanctioned Iranian security chief, after protests and calls from US lawmakers demanding her removal.

Iran vows full support for Hezbollah and Lebanon’s 'resistance’

Iran’s Ali Larijani pledges full support for Lebanon and Hezbollah, backing calls for regional unity against Israel.

Iran:

'US missile demands sabotage nuclear talks'

Iran says nuclear talks with the US remain possible, but missile restrictions demanded by Washington are obstructing progress, warns such conditions “negate any talks.”

Lebanon:

Aoun confronts Iran’s envoy over interference

During a high-level meeting in Beirut, President Aoun told Iran's top security envoy that Lebanon's stability requires respect for sovereignty and rejection of sectarian ties.

Khamenei adviser Ali Larijani named Iran’s new security chief

Iranian President Pezeshkian names longtime Khamenei adviser Ali Larijani as head of the Supreme National Security Council. The move follows Iran’s 12-day conflict with Israel. Larijani, a former IRGC member, replaces Ali Akbar Ahmadian.

Khamenei's advisor:

'If bombed, Iran will be forced to develop nuclear weapons'

Ali Larijani, an advisor to Iran’s Supreme Leader, warns that Iran could be forced to develop nuclear weapons if attacked by the US or Israel, despite a religious edict banning them.

Khamenei's adviser:

'Iran is preparing to respond to Israel'

Khamenei adviser Ali Larijani says Iran is preparing a response to Israel's strikes on Iranian military targets in late October.

Iran's parliament speaker tests positive for coronavirus

Ali Larijani becomes latest high-ranking Iranian official to contract COVID-19.

Iran seeks to maintain ties with Lebanon

Iranian Parliament Speaker congratulates Lebanon's new government, says Iran is keen on maintaining excellent bilateral ties with Lebanon.

Iran's parliament speaker warns IAEA

Ali Larijani says there will be “repercussions” for UN's nuclear watchdog if European nations act "unfairly".

Iranian parliament speaker: US could be behind tanker attacks

Ali Larijani hints Washington could be behind the tanker attacks in the Gulf of Oman in an attempt to pile pressure on Iran.

Iranian Parliament Speaker:

'Israel is the biggest threat to humanity'

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani blasts “aggressive and racist” Israel.

Iranian Speaker: Netanyahu doesn't know history

Iranian Parliament Speaker rejects Netanyahu comparison between contemporary Iran and ancient Persians.

Iran speaker: US undermining nuclear deal, failing against ISIS

Speaker of Iranian Parliament accuses US of disrupting last year's nuclear deal, doing nothing to stop ISIS.

Iranian official: Saudi Arabia shared intelligence with Israel

Speaker of Iran's Parliament claims Saudi Arabia shared intelligence with Israel during the Second Lebanon War in 2006.

Iran: 'There's no difference between Clinton and Trump'

Despite Clinton's support of nuclear deal and Trump's vow to defeat it, Iran's Parliament Speaker says Tehran views them the same.

'Moderate conservative' re-elected as Iran's parliament speaker

Ali Larijani, who in the past referred to Israel as a "cancer", re-elected as temporary speaker of Iran's new parliament.

Preparing for war?

Iran puts nuke-capable rockets in underground 'missile town'

Parliament Speaker inaugurates latest of 14 underground missile facilities with newly tested rocket, that UN says breaches sanctions.

Iran Threatens Nuclear Plants if Deal Not Implemented

Speaker of Iran’s parliament warns the West his country will build nuclear plants if the implementation of the nuclear deal is delayed.

Iran Hints at Prison Swap for Jailed American Reporter

The speaker of Iran's parliament hints at the possibility of a prisoner swap to free detained Washington Post's Jason Rezaian.

Iran, Too, Expects Heated Debate over Nuclear Deal

Iranian parliament speaker Ali Larijani believes Tehran's debate could equal - or top - the showdown expected in Congress.

Watch: Iranian Speaker Leaves UN Plenum During Edelstein Speech

Iranian Parliament speaker filmed leaving the UN plenum as Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein begins speech.

Iranian Official: Netanyahu is Like a Wanton Woman

Iran's Parliament Speaker attacks Netanyahu's speech for hypocrisy, claims Israel has assassinated dozens and wants to take over region.

Iran: Don't Stop Nuke Talks for 'Trivial Issue' Like Centrifuges

Iranian parliament chairman tries to distract with hint of Iran help against ISIS after nuke deal, as Iran spy chief talks 'sabotage.'

Iran: We Provided Hamas with Rocket Technology

Iranian parliament speaker boasts that his country provided Hamas with the technology it has used to rain down rockets on Israel.

Iranian Leader Encourages Hamas in 'Struggle Against Occupation'

Khaled Mashaal speaks to Iranian Parliament leader Ali Larijani before ground offensive begins, asks entire Arab world to join in.

Iran: 'Enemies of Islam Conspiring Against Us'

Iranian speaker of parliament gives interview in Tunisian media claiming West, Israel 'conspiring' against Muslims.

Iranian Speaker: Israel is a 'Cancer' in the Region

American delegation walks out of ceremony in honor of Tunisia's constitution after Iranian lawmaker slams the U.S. and Israel.

Iranian Parliament Speaker: 'Only War Can Free Palestine'

While meeting Islamic Jihad leader, Iranian parliament speaker calls for unity in fighting 'occupation,' praises Gaza terrorists.

Iranian Speaker: We Have a Surplus of Uranium

The speaker of Iran's parliament tells AP the country has a surplus of enriched uranium, then the Iranian parliament denies the remarks.

Details of Iran's Nuclear Compromise Emerge

The Wall Street Journal has published details of moves Iran is prepared to make to see sanctions on the country lifted.

Iran Holding Large Scale Military Exercise

Iranian Army Air Defense Force commander: exercise next month to involve all air defense systems.

Iran 'Identifies' Killers of Nuclear Scientist

Iran says it has arrested suspects in the assassination of nuclear scientist Mostafa Ahmadi Roshan, killed last week in Tehran car bombing.