Iran Says Larijani Killing Will Not Destabilise System
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said the killing of senior security official Ali Larijani will not destabilise the country’s political system, insisting that Iran’s institutions are strong enough to withstand the loss of even top-ranking figures. His remarks came after Tehran confirmed Larijani was killed in an Israeli strike, making him one of the most senior Iranian officials to die since the conflict widened.
Iran Says Larijani Killing Will Not Destabilise System
Araghchi said Iran’s political structure does not depend on any single individual and described the state’s institutions as strong and deeply established. He argued that while senior figures play important roles, the overall system remains intact regardless of the loss of one person. The comments were aimed at projecting continuity and stability after Larijani’s death triggered fresh questions about the impact of targeted strikes on Iran’s leadership.
Ali Larijani Was Key Security Figure
Larijani was serving as secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council and was regarded as one of the most influential figures in Tehran’s security and political establishment. His death marks the removal of one of the highest-ranking officials killed in the current conflict. The strike is also likely to deepen tensions further, given Larijani’s close links to Iran’s top leadership and his role in national security decision-making.
Iran Signals Continuity Despite Leadership Losses
Araghchi said Iran had already shown institutional continuity after the earlier killing of senior leaders, including the country’s previous supreme leader. He argued that replacements were appointed quickly and that the system continued functioning without disruption. The message from Tehran suggests Iran wants to reassure both domestic and international audiences that targeted assassinations, while significant, will not lead to internal collapse or a breakdown in state decision-making.
