Days before his death in an Israeli airstrike, Ali Larijani, the late secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, warned that attacks on Iranian leaders would only strengthen the country.
In an interview on March 6, Larijani, 67, emphasized the enduring power of martyrdom in Iran, saying, “Kill us and our nation will become more awake.” He referred to the recent killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and senior commanders, stating that such losses would only galvanize public support for the revolution.
Larijani also directly cautioned US President Donald Trump, warning him to “watch out for yourself, lest you be eliminated,” just days before his last public appearance at a pro-Palestinian Quds Day rally in Tehran on March 13.
A veteran politician and key architect of Iran’s security policies, Larijani played a central role in nuclear negotiations, regional diplomacy, and domestic security, serving as a close adviser to Khamenei and as Iran’s parliament speaker for 12 years. He combined hardline loyalty with pragmatism, at times advocating diplomacy alongside forceful measures to protect the Islamic Republic.
After the US-Israeli strikes began on February 28, Larijani strongly condemned the attacks and called for national unity against external threats, underscoring Iran’s resolve to resist foreign pressure.
Source: NDTV