Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that the killing of Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, by Israeli forces will not destabilize the country’s leadership. He made the remarks in an interview with Al Jazeera, broadcast after Tehran confirmed Larijani’s death early Wednesday.

Araghchi emphasized that the United States and Israel have yet to understand that Iran’s government does not depend on any single individual. He described the Islamic Republic as having a strong political structure supported by well-established political, economic, and social institutions. According to him, the presence or absence of any particular person does not affect this framework.

He added that while individuals may be influential and play their respective roles, Iran’s political system remains robust and resilient, underscoring the continuity of governance despite the loss of key figures.