Summary
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that Ali Larijani, a senior Iranian leader, was killed in an Israeli air strike. Larijani was a former nuclear negotiator and was considered a top figure in Iran's regime. Iran has not confirmed his death.
Key Facts
- Ali Larijani was a senior leader in Iran and a former nuclear negotiator.
- Israel's Defense Minister said that Larijani was killed in an Israeli air strike.
- Iran has not officially confirmed Larijani's reported death.
- Larijani was a potential leader after the assassination of Iran's previous Supreme Leader.
- Mojtaba Khamenei has been named the new leader of Iran.
- Larijani participated in public events shortly before his reported death.
- The U.S. offered a $10 million reward for information on Iranian officials, including Larijani.
