Who is Ali Larijani? Khamenei’s top aide at the center of regime change in Iran

Read more: Path for with US negotiations not closed, says Iran’s security chief Who is Ali Larijani? Ali Ardashir Larijani is a long-time Iranian political heavyweight with a career spanning military, legislative and security roles. He has many achievements under his belt. Larijani was one of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ original members. He was Iran’s principal nuclear negotiator and the former chairman of Iran’s State Broadcast Network (IRIB). In July 2025, Larijani met with Putin for security discussions. Larijani is considered to be close to Putin and was the mastermind behind the 25-year strategic agreement with China as well….