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Larijani Brothers: Power, Protests, and Suppression in Iran
2/1/2026
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Story summary
- The Larijani family maintains significant influence in Iran's government, with Sadeq Larijani as head of the judiciary and Ali Larijani as speaker of parliament.
- Following the 2009 protests, Sadeq Larijani led the judiciary amid political turmoil.
- Ali Larijani served as speaker of parliament during that period.
- Ali Larijani is accused of coordinating suppression efforts amid ongoing protests.
