The Legacy of Ali Larijani: From Iran's Media Mogul to Political Powerhouse

Ali Larijani, a senior adviser to Iran's late Supreme Leader, has died in a U.S.-Israeli air attack. Born in Iraq, Larijani was influential in Iran's politics, serving in various roles including head of state broadcasting and nuclear negotiator. He was a critical figure in Iran's political landscape.

Ali Larijani, a prominent figure in Iranian politics and a senior adviser to Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been killed in a U.S.-Israeli airstrike in Tehran, as reported by Iran's semi-official Fars news agency on Tuesday.

Born in 1958 in Najaf, Iraq, Larijani hailed from a powerful Iranian family. His brother, Ayatollah Sadeq Amoli Larijani, chairs the Expediency Council, a crucial mediating body in governmental disputes. Ali Larijani led Iran's state broadcasting monopoly for a decade before transitioning to security advising.

A former Iranian Revolutionary Guard and a notable political contender, Larijani was a key player in nuclear negotiations and served as the Iranian Parliament's Speaker. Despite his political stature, his candidacy for future presidencies was twice rejected by Iran's electoral watchdog.

(With inputs from agencies.)