Iran's Shadow Security Chief Emerges as De Facto Leader Amid Leadership Vacuum
TL;DR
Ali Larijani, long a key adviser and former Parliament speaker, has effectively become Iran’s de facto leader after a wave of leadership deaths in the U.S.-Israel war, directing security policy, quelling protests, and steering diplomacy with allies—putting him at the center of Iran’s response while sidelining the president.
- What to Know About Ali Larijani, Iran’s Top Security Official The New York Times
- Iran War Live Updates: Top Iranian Official Is Believed Killed, Israel Says The New York Times
- Israel kills Iran's national security chief, Israeli defense minister says Axios
- Daily Briefing Mar. 17 – Checkmate? Iran’s ‘de facto leader’ and top oppressor killed The Times of Israel
- Top Iranian leaders Ali Larijani, Gholamreza Soleimani killed in strikes, Israel says Fox News
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