Iran’s Foreign Minister: Killing of Ali Larijani Will Not Topple Leadership

Iran’s Response to the Killing of Ali Larijani

Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, stated that the killing of Ali Larijani, Iran’s Supreme National Security Council secretary, will not significantly weaken Iran’s leadership structure.

In an interview with Al Jazeera, after the confirmation of Larijani’s assassination, Araghchi stated that the power of Iran’s government is not dependent upon one individual.

Araghchi’s Views on Iran’s Political Structure

Araghchi highlighted the strength of Iran’s political infrastructure, citing the continued functionality of the system even after the assassination of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Emphasizing the versatility of Iran’s political system, he noted that every position, even his own as foreign minister, could quickly be filled should there be a loss.

Iran’s New Supreme Leader’s Response

Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s new supreme leader, publicly expressed his deep regret over the demise of Ali Larijani. He highlighted this act as a display of enemies’ hatred towards Islam and warned of its consequences.

Larijani’s assassination marks another loss for Tehran’s leadership since the onset of the war, escalating tensions in the region.

State media further reported the death of Brigadier General Gholamreza Soleimani, head of Iran’s Basij forces, in an attack confirmed as an “American-Zionist enemy” action.

Continued Conflict in the Gulf Region

In a recent development, Iran’s Intelligence Minister Esmaeil Khatib was also reported assassinated, marking the third high-ranked official’s killing in two days.

Experts argue that while Iran’s system is strong, such targeted killings could lead to qualitative changes. Araghchi reiterated that the ongoing conflict was initiated by the US, and they should take responsibility for the consequences.