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Israeli Defense Minister: "Iranian Security Chief Ali Larijani Dead"

Published March 17, 2026, 10:11
Israeli Defense Minister: "Iranian Security Chief Ali Larijani Dead"

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced the death of Ali Larijani, Iran's National Security Chief, and Golam Reza Soleimani, commander of the Basij organization, in Israeli raids in Tehran. Katz described the two men as part of the “axis of evil” and stated they have been “eliminated.” Tehran has not yet commented on the reports. Earlier, there were reports of an Israeli attack on Iran targeting Larijani, with the outcome unknown. The Israeli military has confirmed the death of the Basij commander and other officials of the militia.