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Ali Larijani
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Larijani in 2024
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| Allegiance | Iran |
| Service/ |
Revolutionary Guards |
| Years of service | 1981–1993 |
| Rank | Brigadier general |
| Battles/wars | Iran–Iraq War |
| 5th Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly | |
| In office 5 June 2008 – 28 May 2020 Acting: 28 May–4 June 2008; 28–31 May 2012; 29–30 May 2016 |
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| Deputy | Mohammad-Reza Bahonar Hassan Aboutorabi Masoud Pezeshkian |
| Preceded by | Gholam-Ali Haddad-Adel |
| Succeeded by | Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf |
| Member of the Islamic Consultative Assembly | |
| In office 28 May 2008 – 28 May 2020 |
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| Constituency | Qom |
| Majority | 270,382 (%65.17) |
| Secretary of Supreme National Security Council | |
| In office 15 August 2005 – 20 October 2007 |
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| President | Mahmoud Ahmadinejad |
| Deputy | Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli |
| Preceded by | Hassan Rouhani |
| Succeeded by | Saeed Jalili |
| Member of Expediency Discernment Council | |
| Assumed office 28 May 2020 |
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| Appointed by | Ali Khamenei |
| Chairman | Sadeq Larijani |
| Preceded by | Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf |
| In office 17 March 1997 – 28 May 2008 |
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| Appointed by | Ali Khamenei |
| Chairman | Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani |
| Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance | |
| In office 11 August 1992 – 15 February 1994 Acting: 16 July–11 August 1992 |
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| President | Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani |
| Preceded by | Mohammad Khatami |
| Succeeded by | Mostafa Mir-Salim |
| Head of Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting | |
| In office 13 February 1994 – 23 May 2004 |
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| Appointed by | Ali Khamenei |
| Preceded by | Mohammad Hashemi |
| Succeeded by | Ezzatollah Zarghami |
| In office 14 February 1981 – July 1981 |
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| Appointed by | Supervisory council |
| Preceded by | Ali Akbar Mohtashamipur and Abdollah Nouri (Co-caretakers) |
| Succeeded by | Mohammad Hashemi |
| Personal details | |
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Ali Ardashir Larijani
3 June 1958 Najaf, Kingdom of Iraq (now Iraq) |
| Nationality | Iranian |
| Political party | Islamic Coalition Party (1990s) |
| Other political affiliations |
Electoral lists
Parliamentary groups
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| Spouse | Farideh Motahhari |
| Children | 4 |
| Parent | Mirza Hashem Amoli (father) |
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| Alma mater | Aryamehr University of Technology University of Tehran |
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| Scientific career | |
| Institutions | University of Tehran |
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| Doctoral advisor | Gholam-Ali Haddad-Adel |
| Other academic advisors | Karim Mojtahedi |
| Influences | Immanuel Kant |
Ali Ardeshir Larijani (born 3 June 1958) is an Iranian politician. He was a military officer in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. From 2008 to 2020, he served as the Speaker of the Parliament of Iran.
Since 2020, Larijani has been a member of the Expediency Discernment Council. He was also a member of this council from 1997 to 2008. Larijani tried to become president in 2005 and 2024. He was not allowed to run in the 2021 election.
From 2005 to 2007, Larijani was the Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council. This important job was given to him by President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. In this role, he was the main person in charge of talks about Iran's national security, including its nuclear program.
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Early Life and Education
Ali Larijani was born in Najaf, Iraq. His parents were Iranian. His family was religious and came from Amol in Mazandaran Province. His father, Ayatollah Mirza Hashem Amoli, was a respected religious leader. His parents moved to Najaf in 1931 but came back to Iran in 1961.
Learning and Studies
Larijani studied at a religious school in Qom. He also earned a degree in computer science and mathematics. Later, he got a master's degree and a PhD in Western philosophy from the University of Tehran. He has written books about famous philosophers like Immanuel Kant. Larijani also teaches at the University of Tehran.
Political Career
Larijani was once a commander in the Revolutionary Guards. He also worked as a deputy minister in different government departments. In 1994, he became the head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting. This is a big media organization in Iran. He held this position for ten years.
In 2004, he became a security advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Presidential Elections
Larijani ran for president in the 2005 Iranian presidential election. He was a top candidate for a group of conservative politicians. However, he came in sixth place in the election.
In 2005, he was made the Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council. This council helps make big decisions about Iran's safety and policies. He was the chief negotiator for Iran's nuclear program. He worked on talks with European officials to solve issues about Iran's nuclear activities.
Larijani also tried to run for president in 2021 and 2024. However, he was not allowed to run by the Guardian Council. This council checks if candidates are suitable.
Speaker of Parliament
In March 2008, Larijani won a seat in the parliament from Qom. In May 2008, he became the Speaker of the Parliament. He was re-elected as Speaker in 2012 and 2016. As Speaker, he led the meetings and work of the parliament.
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Political Views
Ali Larijani is seen as a politician who started in the conservative group. Over time, he has moved towards a more moderate position. He is known to have close connections with other important politicians in Iran.
Electoral History
Larijani has participated in several elections:
| Year | Election | Votes | % | Rank | Notes |
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| 2005 | President | 1,713,810 | 5.83 | 6th | Did not win |
| 2008 | Parliament | 239,436 | 73.01 | 1st | Won |
| 2012 | Parliament |  270,382 |
 65.17 |
1st | Won |
| 2016 | Parliament | 191,329 |
40.31 |
2nd | Won |
| 2021 | President | N/A | Not allowed to run | ||
| 2024 | President | N/A | Not allowed to run | ||
Personal Life
Ali Larijani is part of a well-known family in Iran. His brothers include Sadegh Larijani, who is the President of the Judicature (Iran's court system). His father-in-law was Ayatollah Morteza Motahhari, a very important religious scholar.
In April 2020, Larijani tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) and had to stay in quarantine.
See also
In Spanish: Alí Lariyaní para niños
