Iranian Leader Killed in Israeli Airstrike

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Veteran Iranian politician Ali Laryani has died at age 67 in an Israeli air strike.

He was a top adviser to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Kaminay, until Kaminay's death last

month, and played a key role in shaping Iran's security.

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Earlier this week, Israel's Defense Minister confirmed the strike that killed Laryani.

A member of a prominent clerical family, he fought in the Iran Iraq War as a revolutionary

guards commander, later leading the national broadcaster, and the Supreme National Security

Council.

He also served 12 years as parliament speaker.

Laryani's influence touched nuclear talks with the West, regional alliances, and handling

domestic unrest.

Despite his pragmatic style, the US sanctioned him last month for his part in crushing January

protest that killed thousands.

As chief nuclear negotiator in the mid-2000s, he defended Iran's uranium enrichment program

amid global pressure.

He built ties with Russia and China, but saw US-Israeli strikes starting February 28 expose

a flaws in that strategy.

Meanwhile, with Kaminay's passing and the guards gaining power, figures like Laryani face

shrinking roles even before his death.

Iranian media reported the news Tuesday amid ongoing tensions.

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