Ali Larijani… the descendant of a political family who failed to reach the presidency of Iran

In a shocking development, the occupying state announced the assassination of Ali Larijani, 67 years old, a prominent Iranian politician, in a dramatic security operation.

, son of Ayatollah Mirza Hashem Amoli and one of the most prominent sons of the influential Larijani family after the 1979 revolution, held high-ranking positions including the presidency of the Islamic Shura Council, the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance, and the secretariat of the Supreme National Security Council. (2005-2007), according to Al Arabiya channel.

His brothers held a number of senior positions, most notably Sadiq Larijani, who headed the judiciary, and Mohammad Javad Larijani, an activist in the field of foreign policy. This family is considered one of the most influential families in the Iranian political system after the 1979 revolution..

He headed the Radio and Television Corporation in the 1990s as A direct representative of the leader, and led nuclear negotiations with the West before his resignation due to internal disputes.

In August 2025, he was appointed Secretary-General To the Supreme National Security Council again, amid the Gaza crisis and regional escalation. Despite his stature, he failed in the 2005 presidential elections (only 6%), and was excluded in 2021 and 2024 by a decision of the Guardian Council, which sparked widespread controversy .

The assassination raises questions about the stability of the regime, especially with Larijani’s strategic background in security and the nuclear file.