Who could take power in Iran after Larijani's death?

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Who could take power in Iran after Larijani's death?
Of the three Larijani brothers, the "apocalyptic" negotiator and the hated generals

What's left of the top leaders of the Tehran regime? The three Larijani brothers, the "apocalyptic" negotiator, the generals hated by the opposition: here's who could take power.

Following the death of Iranian security chief Ali Larijani, attention in Tehran has turned to his three brothers, part of the influential Larijani family, known as "baradar" in Farsi.

One of them, Sadegh Amoli Larijani, served as the youngest head of the judiciary and is known for his connections between merchants and the bureaucratic-religious-military structure that oversees the country. Another is Mohammad Javad Larijani, an advisor to the former Supreme Leader and involved in the human rights committee, known for his reclusive profile. The third, Bagher Larijani, is considered a less visible figure, but is supported by the skills of his brothers.

The Larijani family has great influence over politics and security structures in Iran, and many analysts compare it to the Kennedy dynasty in the US for its wealth, influence, and innate ambitions.

Ali Larijani, now deceased, had military and academic experience, combining knowledge of Western philosophy with the execution of state policies and control over protests.

After Larijani, the position on the Defense Committee could go to Said Jalili, the former nuclear negotiator known for his extreme positions and “apocalyptic” vision. Another group of figures on the rise are the Pasdaran generals Eskandar Momeni and Ahmadreza Radan, who are considered among the most hated by the opposition.

However, after the death of Ali Larijani, the most powerful figure remains Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the Supreme Leader, who has over 15 years of experience at the center of power. Analysts say that this is not the time for improvised leaders, while internal challenges and external threats make the political transition very complicated./ Corriere della Sera


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