Who is Ali Larijani, the unofficial strongman in Iran?
Deutsche Welle
March 3, 2026
With US-Israeli airstrikes killing Khamenei and other Iranian leaders, veteran politician Ali Larijani seems to be calling the shots. Larijani comes from a powerful family — but was never fully embraced by hardliners.
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Originally published on Deutsche Welle on 3/3/2026