Ali Larijani, a close adviser to the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been killed in a joint US-Israel air strike. Larijani, 67, was visiting his daughter in a Tehran suburb when he was targeted.
His death comes amid the ongoing war between Iran and the two nations. Larijani's net worth is estimated to be in the millions of dollars, with his family once described as the 'Kennedys of Iran' due to their political influence.
Larijani's family includes his brothers, who have held important posts in Iran's administrative structure. His wife, Farideh Motahhari, and their four children, Morteza, Fatemeh, Mohammad Reza, and Sarah, are also notable figures.
Larijani was a Revolutionary Guard Corps commander during the Iran-Iraq war and held various roles, including head of Iran's national broadcaster and speaker in the parliament for 12 years.
He played a central role in critical nuclear negotiations with the West and managed Tehran's regional ties. Larijani's death is a significant loss for Iran, and his family will likely face scrutiny in the coming days.
