Assassination of Ali Larijani

Following the assassination of Ali Larijani, the former Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, allegations have surfaced linking the act to Israel.

Sir John Sawers, former head of MI6, suggested that Israel targeted Larijani to prevent a potential peace agreement, describing him as the only individual capable of facilitating such a deal. Sawers further characterized military strikes on Iran as a ‘big mistake’ and noted a trend toward the ‘militarization’ of the Iranian government.

Subsequent claims from Gholamali Jafarzade Imanabadi, an associate of Larijani, alleged that Israel carried out the assassination using internal codes. Imanabadi noted that the death has caused distress among international leaders. Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly described the assassination as a “big mistake” and expressed concerns that Larijani’s absence—specifically regarding his previous reservations about transferring enriched uranium to Russia—could lead to more rigid Iranian positions in future nuclear negotiations.