Ali Larijani

Who is Ali Larijani, the Iranian official who may play a key role in Iran's future? - analysis

The absence of leadership is leading to questions about who might be the real decision maker in Tehran now. One name being mentioned is Ali Larijani. Who is Larijani, and why does he matter?

 Iran's security chief Ali Larijani attends a ceremony by the Lebanese Shiite movement Hezbollah marking the first anniversary of Israel's assassination of their longtime leader Hassan Nasrallah, in Beirut's southern suburbs on September 27, 2025.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during a meeting in Tehran, Iran, February 17, 2026.

Khamenei takes steps to ensure succession amid rising fears of US strikes, assassination - NYT

Iranian, American flags against backdrop of Iranian nuclear site. (illustration)

US pushes for progress as Geneva set to host separate talks on Iran, Ukraine-Russia on Tuesday

Illustrative image of Muhammad Ismail Darwish and Ali Larijani

Senior Hamas officials meet Iran's Larijani in Doha to discuss conditions in Gaza


Khamenei's advisor visits Oman as Iran and US prepare for 'meaningful' talks

The talks came after US President Donald Trump positioned a naval flotilla in the region, raising fears of new military action

Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani speaks after meeting with Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, in Beirut, Lebanon August 13, 2025

Iranian official says work on framework for negotiations with US is progressing

Top Iranian security official Ali Larijani stated that "the formation of a structure for #negotiations is underway" in a statement released on social media.

Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani speaks after meeting with Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, in Beirut, Lebanon August 13, 2025

Emory University removes Iranian official Larijani's daughter from medical faculty - report

Dr. Fatemeh Ardeshir-Larijani was previously listed on the Emory University School of Medicine's website as an assistant professor in the Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology.

Protesters demand the removal of Fatemeh Ardeshir-Larijani from Emory's medical department, January 2026.

Georgia rep. calls for removal of Iranian official's daughter from Emory university faculty

Dr. Ardeshir-Larijani is the daughter of Ali Larijani, the secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council. The Emory University School of Medicine lists her as an assistant professor.

IRAN'S SUPREME National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani speaks after meeting with Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, in Beirut, Lebanon August 13, 2025.

Iran's Larijani urges direct conflict with Israel after IDF strike kills Hezbollah's Tabatabai

“I extend my deepest condolences to His Eminence the Secretary-General of Hezbollah and to the mujahideen in its ranks for this blessed martyrdom,” Larijani wrote.

Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, arrives in Beirut, Lebanon, on September 27, 2025, to attend a memorial service for Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah.

Iran’s Larijani pushes Hezbollah to rebuild, in warning to Israel and US - analysis

Iran is sending signals that Nasrallah’s passing does not mean that Iran cannot back Hezbollah - instead, new 'Nasrallahs' will arise.

Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani speaks after meeting with Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, in Beirut, Lebanon August 13, 2025