Iran's Armed Forces Chief of Staff Abdolrahim Mousavi was also killed in strikes, broadcaster Iran TV said. Larijani had also made several trips to key ally Moscow in recent months to discuss a range of security ties, in a further sign of his return to high-level diplomacy. But in the wake of January's outpouring of anti-government anger, his security council role was denounced by Washington. 'A PEARL FOR A CANDY BAR'Like other Iranian officials, Larijani expressed understanding for demonstrations staged in protest at economic hardship. ENGAGING WITH PUTINLarijani has cautioned that Iran's nuclear program "can never be destroyed".

Source: The Telegraph March 01, 2026 08:30 UTC