Israel Claims Killing of Iran’s Top Security Official in Air Strike

Israel has claimed responsibility for the killing of Iran’s senior security official Ali Larijani in a series of overnight air strikes, a development that could mark a major escalation in regional tensions.

In a statement, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said Larijani—Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council—was “eliminated” alongside Basij commander Gholamreza Soleimani. The claim follows earlier reports in Israeli media suggesting Larijani was the primary target of the strikes.

Iranian authorities have not officially confirmed the death. However, shortly after the Israeli announcement, Iranian state media published a handwritten note attributed to Larijani, raising questions about the accuracy of the claim. His social media account also remained active on Tuesday morning.

If confirmed, Larijani’s death would represent one of the most significant losses within Iran’s leadership, given his long-standing role in the country’s political and security architecture and his close ties to top leadership figures.

The reported strike comes amid heightened tensions in the region, with the United States recently offering rewards for information on senior Iranian officials linked to the Revolutionary Guard Corps.

The situation remains fluid, with conflicting signals underscoring the uncertainty surrounding Larijani’s fate and the potential implications for the broader regional conflict.

Source: Newstimehub