The Russian leader described Ali Larijani as a wise and forward-thinking politician whom he had met on many occasions

Larijani has long been seen as one of the Islamic Republic's most experienced and influential policy makers.

The politician died due to the US and Israeli strikes on Iran

Larijani’s son Mortaza and head of his security service Sardar Nejad was killed during the same Israeli air force attack

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari expressed condolences to Iran over the killing of its top national security official, Dr. Ali Ardeshir Larijani, in Israeli airstrikes, his…

The Russian leader described Ali Larijani as a wise and forward-thinking politician whom he had met on many occasions