politics
March 18, 2026
Iran confirms death of top security official Ali Larijani in US-Israeli strikes
Iran has confirmed the death of security chief Ali Larijani in US-Israeli strikes
TL;DR
- Ali Larijani, head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, has been killed in US-Israeli strikes.
- His son, Mortaza, and deputy for security, Alireza Bayat, were also killed.
- Larijani was described as one of Iran's most well-known and skilled politicians, and a senior adviser to Ali Khamenei.
- Western media considered him the second most powerful politician after Khamenei.
- Brigadier General Gholamreza Soleimani, commander of Iran’s Basij militia, was also killed in the strikes.
- US and Israeli leaders aim for regime change in Iran.
- Iranian officials believe the assassination of leaders has failed to trigger the government's downfall, citing Mojtaba Khamenei's appointment as successor.
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