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Iran's Top Security Official Ali Larijani Killed in Attack, Israel Claims Responsibility

Iran's Supreme National Security Council confirmed the death of its secretary, Ali Larijani, in an attack, alongside his son and other officials. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated Israel was responsible for killing Larijani in ongoing strikes. The incident occurs amid heightened regional tensions from joint US-Israeli attacks, to which Iran and its allies have responded with their own strikes. Iran's Revolutionary Guard also confirmed another senior commander's death and launched a new ballistic missile named after a slain previous commander.

Key Points: Iran Confirms Death of Security Chief Ali Larijani in Attack

  • Top Iranian security official killed
  • Israel claims responsibility
  • US-Israeli strikes escalate tensions
  • Iran launches new missile
  • Multiple senior figures dead
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Iran confirms death of top security official Ali Larijani in attack

Iran confirms Ali Larijani killed in strike; Israel PM Netanyahu claims responsibility. Tensions escalate with US-Israeli attacks and Iranian retaliation.

"Israel had killed Larijani in ongoing strikes on Iran. - Benjamin Netanyahu"

Tehran, March 18

Iran's Supreme National Security Council confirmed that its secretary Ali Larijani has been killed in an attack, Iran's Tasnim news agency reported early Wednesday.

In a statement, the council said Larijani died early Tuesday alongside his son Morteza Larijani, deputy for security affairs at the council's secretariat Alireza Bayat, and several others, Tasnim reported.

The council praised Larijani's long service to Iran's development and called for national unity in the face of external threats, Xinhua news agency reported.

On Tuesday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel had killed Larijani in ongoing strikes on Iran.

Meanwhile, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on Tuesday confirmed the death of Gholamreza Soleimani, head of the Basij volunteer force, in a US-Israeli strike.

The deaths came amid heightened regional tensions following joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran starting February 28, to which Iran and its regional allies responded with attacks on Israeli and US interests across the Middle East.

Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has roundly rejected having had any new contact with Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff. Western media reported that Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei rejected proposals to reduce tensions or negotiate a ceasefire with the United States.

The IRGC launched a new "Haj Qasem" ballistic missile for the first time against Israel, describing it as a precision-guided weapon named after slain commander Qassem Soleimani, according to Tasnim news agency.

- IANS

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Priya S
Naming a missile after Qassem Soleimani sends a very clear message. This is not just about retaliation; it's about symbolism and rallying domestic support. The region is heading towards a major conflict, and diplomacy seems to have failed.
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Arjun K
While the situation is grave, I respectfully disagree with the article's framing that puts all blame on US-Israel. Iran's proxies have been destabilizing the region for years. A balanced view is needed. Hope our MEA is actively engaging with all sides.
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Sarah B
The human cost is terrible. Larijani's son was also killed. These are real families torn apart. Beyond the geopolitics, there's immense suffering for ordinary Iranians caught in this cycle of violence. My heart goes out to them.
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Vikram M
Chabahar Port! This is all I can think about. India has strategic investments in Iran. Any full-scale war will jeopardize that crucial connectivity project to Afghanistan and Central Asia. Our foreign policy needs to be very nimble right now.
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Karthik V
The "Haj Qasem" missile launch is a significant escalation. It shows Iran's capability and intent. The Supreme Leader rejecting talks means they are preparing for a long confrontation. Worrying times for global peace.

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