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Israel says it’s killed Larijani, Iran’s security chief and Basij commander

Israel says it’s killed Larijani, Iran’s security chief and Basij commander

Summary

Israel claims it has killed two key Iranian officials: Ali Larijani, Iran's national security chief, and Gholamreza Soleimani, the Basij militia commander. Iran has not confirmed these reports.

Key Facts

  • Israel says it assassinated Ali Larijani, a top security official in Iran.
  • Israel also claims to have killed Gholamreza Soleimani, head of Iran's Basij militia.
  • Iran has not yet verified these claims or commented on them.
  • A handwritten note from Larijani was published but its purpose is unclear.
  • Larijani last appeared publicly at a pro-Palestinian rally.
  • Gholamreza Soleimani was targeted in a strike claimed to be directed by Israeli military intelligence.
  • Iran's national state media has not confirmed these assassinations.

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