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“We Killed No. 2 of Iran, Ali Larijani,” Announces Israel’s Defense Minister

Published March 17, 2026, 10:15
“We Killed No. 2 of Iran, Ali Larijani,” Announces Israel’s Defense Minister

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that Israel killed Ali Larijani, Iran's security chief, in a recent military operation. The announcement comes after reports that Larijani had been targeted by the IDF, but his fate was unknown. Ali Larijani was a prominent figure in the Iranian establishment, having served as secretary of the Supreme National Security Council and negotiator for the nuclear program. He came from a powerful family and had an academic background in philosophy. This development represents an escalation of tensions between Israel and Iran, as Larijani was considered a central figure in Iranian strategy. His assassination is expected to have significant implications for relations between the two countries and regional security.