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

Analysts say the Islamic Republic is designed to endure such losses, and Ali Larijani's replacement is likely to have a more hardline stance.

Tehran: A funeral ceremony is underway in Tehran on Wednesday for top security official, Ali Larijani, and head of the Basij forces, Major General

Iran’s powerful security chief Ali Larijani has reportedly been killed, according to Israel’s defence minister Israel Katz, though Tehran is yet to confirm the claim.