Killing of Larijani will not destabilise Iranian political system: Minister

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffMarch 18, 2026 at 04:58 AM
Killing of Larijani will not destabilise Iranian political system: Minister

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Following the assassination of Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that the killing would not destabilize Iran's political system. In an interview with Al Jazeera, Araghchi asserted that Iran's government has a strong political structure that does not rely on any single individual. He referenced the earlier assassination of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, noting that the system continued despite the loss. Araghchi emphasized that while individuals are influential, the political system is solid and can withstand the removal of key figures. Larijani's death marks the removal of the most senior figure in Tehran’s leadership since the start of US-Israeli strikes.

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political stability 90% iranian political system 80% assassination 70% ali larijani 70% us-israeli 60% iran 60% supreme national security council 50% abbas araghchi 50% leadership 40%

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