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Who was Ali Larijani, Iran’s powerful insider?
Ali Larijani, a powerful and central figure in Iranian politics for decades, has been assassinated. The Iranian government confirmed the death of Larijani, who held the position of security chief, on March 17, 2026.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-03-17 · 21:09 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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Ali Larijani, a powerful and central figure in Iranian politics for decades, has been assassinated. The Iranian government confirmed the death of Larijani, who held the position of security chief, on March 17, 2026. This marks the highest-ranking Iranian official assassination since Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Larijani's death is a significant event due to his long-standing influence and high-level position within the Iranian government. The assassination occurred amidst ongoing tensions in the region, although the article does not specify the location.
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Iran has confirmed that security chief Ali Larijani has been killed.
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Ali Larijani was Iran’s highest-ranking official to be assassinated since Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
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Larijani had been a central figure in Iran’s politics for decades.
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