Israel Iran War · 18 March 2026

Ali Larijani Was 67 and Perhaps the Most Powerful Man in Iran - Until Tuesday

Seyed Shahabbodin, Vajedi via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0)

The death of Ali Larijani, a powerful Iranian security official thought to be running the nation, may greatly affect its leadership amidst wider conflict. Iran confirmed his death at 67 on Tuesday, after Israel announced it was responsible for the strike. His son, Morteza Larijani, also died.

By BriefTea Editorial · 18 March 2026 at 3:54

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