Israel’s Killing of Ali Larijani Could Allow Military to Tighten Grip on Iran

As Iran’s top national security official, Mr. Larijani had a reputation for acting as a bridge between hard-line figures in the armed forces and more moderate political factions.Ali Larijani, head of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran, in Tehran in 2024. He oversaw the brutal crackdown on antigovernment protesters in January.