A report claims that Israel killed Ali Larijani, Iran's top national security official, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions. The claim is unverified and has not been confirmed by official sources.
A single unverified report claims that Israel carried out the killing of Ali Larijani, Iran's top national security official. If confirmed, this would represent a major escalation in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran. The report surfaces amid a backdrop of heightened tensions, including the collapse of US-Iran negotiations and recent Iranian missile attacks on Israel, as previously reported by The Zioneer. No official confirmation from Israel, Iran, or the US has been provided, and the report remains unattributed.
- StrongIsraeli security sources: Iran leadership debating strike after Khamenei disappearance, Larijani killing
- DevelopingDefense Minister Katz confirms Israel eliminated Supreme Leader Khamenei
- StrongIsraeli security source: Iran plotted to assassinate Israeli figures in Tel Aviv; Khamenei not in Iran
- DevelopingDefense Minister Katz: Israel killed Khamenei, wounded his son, ready for 'third round'
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