Published: Mar 01, 2026, 17:00 IST | Updated: Mar 01, 2026, 17:00 IST
With Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei reportedly killed, veteran politician Ali Larijani has stepped into the spotlight, overseeing security operations and guiding Iran’s interim leadership transition. Larijani, a seasoned insider and close adviser to Khamenei, has announced an interim council and vowed retaliation against the U.S. and Israel while shaping the country’s strategic direction.