Larijani alleges 'Epstein network' plotting 9/11-style conspiracy to blame Iran
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Senior Iranian politician Ali Larijani has alleged that members of an Epstein-linked network are planning a 9/11-style conspiracy and would seek to blame Iran for any resulting attack.
Larijani framed the allegation as part of broader criticism of US leadership, contrasting Iran’s political system with that of the United States and suggesting that hostile narratives could be used to justify action against Iran.
In a post on X, Larijani claimed that certain figures associated with the network of late financier Jeffrey Epstein could be preparing a plot intended to frame Tehran, describing it as a scenario similar to the September 11 attacks.
I’ve heard that the remaining members of Epstein’s network have devised a conspiracy to create an incident similar to 9/11 and blame Iran for it. Iran fundamentally opposes such terrorist schemes and has no war with the American people.
Larijani wrote that Iran’s leaders “have been, and still are, among the people,” while contrasting them with American leaders and referencing Epstein’s private island.
The September 11 attacks in 2001 remain widely regarded as a defining moment in US foreign and security policy, leading to major military campaigns and heightened counterterrorism measures worldwide.
Larijani currently serves as secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council and has been a key figure in shaping the country’s strategic messaging during the ongoing confrontation with Israel and tensions with the United States.
Epstein, a US financier accused of running a sex-trafficking ring involving underage girls, died in 2019 while in federal custody in New York while awaiting trial on sex-trafficking charges.
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The Epstein case attracted widespread international attention due to allegations that a number of prominent political and business figures had links to the financier, though many details surrounding the case remained the subject of investigations and public debate.
Larijani’s remarks come as Iranian officials continue to use social media platforms to respond to criticism from Western governments and comment on political controversies abroad.