Ali Larijani is an Iranian politician, retired military officer, and philosopher who is a member of the Islamic Coalition Party and has served as the Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council since 2025.
Ali Larijani Biography
| Full Name | Ali Ardashir Larijani |
| Nickname | Ali Larijani |
| Profession | Politician, philosopher, and retired military officer |
| Date of Birth | 3 June 1958 |
| Age | 68 years old (as of 2026) |
| Birth Place | Najat, Kingdom of Iran |
| Nationality | Iranian |
| School | Local high school |
| College | Aryameher University of Technology, Tehran, Iran University of Tehran, Iran |
| Education Qualification | Degree in computer science and mathematics Ph.D. in Western Philosophy |
| Gender | Male |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
| Ethnicity | Iranian |
| Religion | Islam |
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Ali Larijani Age
Ali Larijani was born on 3 June 1958 in Najaf, the Kingdom of Iraq. He is 68 years old as of 2026, and his zodiac sign is Gemini.
Ali Larijani Wife
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Girlfriend | Not known |
| Spouse/Wife | Farideh Motahhari |
| Children | Son – Morteza, and Mohammad Reza Daughter – Fatemeh Ardashir Larijani (doctor), and Fatemeh Ardeshir |
Ali Larijani Family
| Father’s Name | Mirza hashem Amoli (Shia scholar of jurisprudence) |
| Mother’s Name | Hashem Amoli |
| Brother’s Name | Mohammd Javed Fazel larigani Sadiq larijani Bagher Larijani |
| Sister’s Name | None |
Career
| Military Service | Branch/service – IRGC Years of service – 1981 to 1993 Rank – Brigadier general Battles/wars – Iran-Iraq War, and 2026 Iran War |
| Political party | Since 1990 – Islamic Coalition Party |
| February 1981 to July 1981 (first term) February 1994 to May 2004 (second term) | Head of Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting |
| 11 August 1992 | Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance |
| March 1997 to February 1994 (first term) May 2020 (second term) | Member of Expediency Discernment Council |
| May 2008 to May 2020 | Member of Islamic Consultative Assembly |
| August 2005 to October 2007 (first time) Since August 2025 (second time) | Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council |
Ali Larijani Height And Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 175 cm In meters – 1.75 m In feet & inches – 5’10” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 75 kg In pounds – 166 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Blue |
| Hair Colour | Salt & Papper |
Ali Larijani Net Worth
Iranian politician and retired military officer Ali Larijani has an estimated net worth of between $1 million and $5 million, as of 2026. His wealth primarily derives from his government roles, investments, public appearances, etc.
| Net Worth (approx) | $1-5 million (as of 2026) |
| Annual Income (approx) | Update soon |
| Salary (approx) | Update soon |
| Income Source | Salary, investment, public appearance, etc. |
Some Interesting Facts About Ali Larijan
- Ali Larijani was born and raised in Najaf, Iraq, to Mirza Hashem and Hashem Amoli.
- His father was a Twelver Shia leading cleric, Hashim Larijiani.
- He hails from a religious Shia gentry family based in Amol, and his parents moved to Najaf in 1931.
- He received his Bachelor of Science degree in computer science and mathematics from Aryamehr University of Technology.
- He is a faculty member of the School of Literature and Humanities at the University of Tehran.
- He holds a master’s degree and a PhD in Western philosophy from the University of Tehran.
- He is a former commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards as well as a veteran of the Iran-Iraq War.
- He became security adviser to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in August 2004.
- In 2005, Ali Larijani was appointed the Supreme National Security Council secretary.
- In the March 2008 parliamentary election, Ali Larijani won a seat from Qom.
- In May 2021, he declared his bid for the presidency in the 2021 Iranian presidential election.
- He is the cousin of Ahmad Tavakkoli and the son-in-law of Ayatollah Morteza Motahhari.
- Ali Larijani likes travelling to distant places, reading books, and hiking in his free time.
FAQ:
How old is Ali Larijani?
As of 2026, Ali Larijani is 68 years old.
Who is Ali Larijani’s wife?
Farideh Motahhari.
What is Ali Larijani’s net worth?
As of 2026, Ali Larijani’s net worth is between $1-5 million.
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