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Iran to Hold Funeral for Ali Larijani Amid War and Vow of Retaliation

Published March 18, 2026, 08:14
Iran to Hold Funeral for Ali Larijani Amid War and Vow of Retaliation

Iran is set to hold the funeral of Ali Larijani, the powerful head of the Supreme National Security Council, who was killed amid ongoing bombardments by Israel and the US. The Iranian army has vowed to avenge his death. The funeral will be held simultaneously with that of the leader of the Basij paramilitary force, Golamreza Soleimani, and other naval personnel. The Revolutionary Guards claimed responsibility for the strikes on Tel Aviv, stating they were in retaliation for the death of Larijani and other officials. Israeli officials claim Larijani was the de facto leader of Iran and that Mojtaba Khamenei, the new supreme leader, may have been injured. The situation remains tense, with the head of Iranian diplomacy warning of global consequences.