Ali Larijani Emerges as Key Power Broker in Iran After Khamenei's Death

• Ali Larijani has become a prominent figure in Iran's power structure following Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death.
• He announced the formation of a temporary leadership council and has been influential in Iran's security apparatus since last year.
• As Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, Larijani oversees nuclear negotiations, regional relations, and internal unrest.
• He has engaged in indirect nuclear talks with the US, stating the issue "can be resolved" if the US concern is not nuclear weapons.
• Larijani maintains close ties with Moscow and Beijing, meeting Putin and advancing a 25-year cooperation agreement with China.