Ali Larijani was elected Iran's parliamentary speaker on June 1, 2008. Analysts think he will run for president of Iran in 2009. Larijani is considered more willing to negotiate on nuclear issues than President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
Background
Larijani served as secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council from August 15, 2005 until his resignation in October 20, 2007. He also ran for president in 2005, losing to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
Ali Larijani News
- Google News: Ali Larijani
- Press TV: 'Majlis Vote Crucial in Foreign Diplomacy' (March 12, 2008)
- IRNA: Larijani: 3rd Anti-Iran Resolution Shows Us' Maniac Attitude (March 5, 2008)
- Tehran Times: EC to Monitor Enforcement of 20-year Outlook Plan (February 28, 2008)
- Agence France-Presse: Nuclear Watchdog Has Enough Info on Iran (February 19, 2008)
- "Ali Larijani...criticized the five permanent members of the Security Council and Germany for pressing for more sanctions before a key IAEA report"
- FOX News: Iran's Top Nuclear Negotiator Ali Larijani Resigns (October 20, 2007)
- Financial Times: Larijani’s Pragmatist Reputation Faces Severe Challenge (January 10, 2006)
References
Fast Facts
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Born
1958
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Birthplace
Najaf, Iraq
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1994-2004
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August 15, 2005-October 20, 2007
Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council
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Leader of the Broad Coalition, consisting of conservative parties opposing Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
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Head of state radio and television networks 1994-2004
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Former member of Iran's Revolutionary Guards
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Ran for president of Iran in 2005
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Younger brother a member of the Guardian Council
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Has often accused reformers of undermining Islamic values
