Iran has confirmed the killing of one of its most
powerful security figures, Ali Larijani, in an Israeli airstrike on Tehran,
marking a major escalation in the ongoing conflict between the two nations.
Larijani, a senior official and key figure within
Iran’s security establishment, was reportedly killed in an overnight strike
just days after he publicly criticised former U.S. President Donald Trump. He
had been leading Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, the country’s
highest security authority, and was widely regarded as one of the most
influential figures in the government.
According to an Israeli military official, Larijani
played a central role in directing operations across the region. “He was
effectively the one calling the shots,” the official claimed, describing him as
a de facto leader who coordinated attacks against multiple states.
Iranian authorities confirmed his death late Tuesday,
though details surrounding the strike remain limited.
Larijani was last seen in public on Friday in Tehran
during the annual Quds Day march—an event symbolising Iran’s longstanding
opposition to Israel. At the gathering, the 67-year-old dismissed recent
strikes on Tehran, describing them as acts of “desperation” by Israel and its
allies.
His death represents another significant blow to
Iran’s leadership amid the intensifying conflict. Reports also indicate that
the war has claimed the life of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, further
destabilising the country’s power structure.
Meanwhile, Mojtaba Khamenei, who has reportedly
assumed leadership, has not appeared publicly since the outbreak of the
conflict, raising speculation about his condition following the strike that
allegedly killed his father.
The situation continues to heighten tensions in the
region, with fears of further escalation growing.
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