Iran-Israel War: Who was Ali Larijani? Iranian troublemaker killed in Israeli attack, whose death shook Tehran

News India Live, Digital Desk: The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has now taken a turn from which no return seems possible. Ali Larijani, the secretary of Iran’s National Security Council and one of the most influential strategists, has been killed in an Israeli airstrike. This attack is not just a military action, but is the biggest attack on Iran’s center of power. How did ‘Operation Larijani’ happen? Israeli intelligence agency Mossad and the Air Force, under a joint operation, targeted a safe complex (Safe House) located on the outskirts of Tehran. The exact target: According to Israeli media, Larijani was holding a confidential high-level meeting there. Big damage: In this attack, not only Larijani, but also those present with him Several other senior military officers and their family members have also been killed. Israel has termed it as “the end of the mastermind of terror”. Ali Larijani was the ‘Chanakya’ of Iranian politics. Ali Larijani’s stature was no less than that of a President in Iran. He was a seasoned politician and diplomat. Defender of the nuclear program: He was Iran’s chief nuclear negotiator for a long time and strongly defended Iran in international forums. ‘Grandfather’ of the Parliament: Larijani was the speaker of the Iranian Parliament (Majlis) for 12 consecutive years, which shows his political acceptance. Closest to Khamenei: Former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had unwavering faith in him. After Khamenei’s death, Larijani was the link that maintained the balance between the new leadership and the army. Impact on regional politics: After Larijani’s death, the equations inside and outside Iran have completely changed: Hezbollah and Hamas: Larijani was the main architect of providing strategic and military support to these groups. In his absence, the help received by these organizations may be affected. Power struggle: Now there is a possibility of a new power struggle starting in Tehran between radicals and relatively moderates. ‘The consequences will be dangerous’ – Iran’s warning. Iran’s acting leadership has announced three days of national mourning on the death of Larijani. The Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) issued a statement saying that “Israel has signed the warrant for its destruction.” Iranian missile units throughout the Gulf region have been placed on ‘red alert’, further increasing the risk of a major regional war.