Tehran, April 3, 2026 – Iran has suffered a major diplomatic setback with the death of Dr. Kamal Kharazi, former Foreign Minister and senior adviser to the Supreme Leader.Kharazi, 81, succumbed to severe injuries from a US-Israeli airstrike on his Tehran residence. His wife was killed instantly in the same attack. He remained in critical condition, including a coma, for several days before passing away.Iranian sources confirmed the news, describing it as a significant loss to the country’s foreign policy apparatus amid ongoing regional tensions.
Who Was Kamal Kharazi?
Kharazi served as Iran’s Foreign Minister from 1997 to 2005 under President Mohammad Khatami. He later headed the Strategic Council on Foreign Relations and acted as a close adviser to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and subsequently to Mojtaba Khamenei.A respected strategic thinker and author, he played a key role in shaping Iran’s international policy and was involved in overseeing diplomatic relations, including with Pakistan.
Impact of the Loss
His death has created a notable vacuum in Iran’s diplomatic and strategic circles. Analysts view the strike as a deliberate attempt to weaken Iran’s foreign policy leadership during a critical period.The incident is part of the broader US-Israeli military campaign against Iran that has continued for over a month, with repeated strikes on Tehran.Official condolences are expected soon as the country mourns one of its most experienced diplomats.Further details will emerge as Iranian authorities release more information.