Israel has claimed that Iran’s top security official, Ali Larijani, was killed in a targeted overnight airstrike during the ongoing conflict between the two countries. The announcement was made by Israeli defense officials, who described the strike as part of a broader campaign against Iran’s leadership and military infrastructure. However, Iranian authorities have not yet officially confirmed Larijani’s death.
Israeli Officials Announce Targeted Strike
According to Israel’s defense leadership, the airstrike was carried out against key figures within Iran’s security establishment. Israeli officials stated that Ali Larijani, the secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, was among those killed during the operation.
The strike reportedly took place overnight as part of ongoing military operations targeting Iranian command structures. Israeli authorities also said that Gholamreza Soleimani, commander of the Basij paramilitary force, was killed in a separate strike during the same operation.
Israel described the operation as a significant blow to Iran’s wartime leadership, as Larijani was considered one of the country’s most influential security and political figures.
Who Was Ali Larijani?
Ali Larijani was a long-time figure in Iran’s political and security leadership. Born in 1958 in Najaf, he held several key roles throughout his career, including speaker of Iran’s parliament, nuclear negotiator, and head of state broadcasting.
In 2025, he was appointed secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, placing him at the center of Iran’s strategic decision-making during the ongoing regional conflict. Analysts often viewed him as a powerful policymaker who played a major role in shaping Iran’s security and foreign policy.
Iran Yet to Confirm the Claim
Despite Israel’s announcement, Iranian authorities have not officially confirmed Larijani’s death. Reports suggest that Iranian state media have not released a clear statement regarding the incident, leaving the situation uncertain.
If confirmed, Larijani would be among the highest-ranking Iranian officials killed since the escalation of hostilities in the region. The development could further intensify tensions in the Middle East and deepen the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran.
