NNNYT News๐คIsraelโs Killing of Ali Larijani Could Allow Military to Tighten Grip on IranAs Iranโs top national security official, Mr. Larijani had a reputation for acting as a bridge between hard-line figures in the armed forces and more moderate political factions.By Yeganeh Torbati[1] The New York Times3/17/2026, 1:50:54 PM00000