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Larijani Remembers Kissinger's Vision for Iran-Egypt Relations

3/22/2026

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In March 2026, discussions emerged regarding a 2015 meeting between former Iranian official Ali Larijani and ex-U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger.
Larijani recalled Kissinger highlighting the historical importance of Iran and Egypt in the Middle East and advocating for strategic relations.
The conversation included references to Immanuel Kant's concept of "perpetual peace."
Larijani, who was killed in an airstrike, had participated in multiple diplomatic meetings during his 2015 visit to New York, coinciding with the Iran nuclear deal.

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In March 2026, discussions emerged regarding a 2015 meeting between former Iranian official Ali Larijani and ex-U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger.
Larijani recalled Kissinger highlighting the historical importance of Iran and Egypt in the Middle East and advocating for strategic relations.
The conversation included references to Immanuel Kant's concept of "perpetual peace."
Larijani, who was killed in an airstrike, had participated in multiple diplomatic meetings during his 2015 visit to New York, coinciding with the Iran nuclear deal.