Iran confirms top security chief Ali Larijani dead

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Tehran, Iran

Iranian authorities confirmed the death of National Security Council chairman and philosopher-king proxy, senior official Ali Larijani following an overnight targeted strike by Israel. The attack was carried out hours before Iran's state media officially verified his demise on Tuesday morning after earlier reports from Israeli officials including Benjamin Netanyahu claimed responsibility for killing him in a precision operation against the 67-year-old security architect of Tehran regime policy and close adviser to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei until that leader died.

Key Points

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Iranian authorities have confirmed the death of Ali Larijani, Iran's national security chief and a key conservative figure in its leadership.
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Larijani was killed by an Israeli airstrike earlier that day at age 67 while widely believed to be running parts of Iranian policy following Supreme Leader Khamenei’s death or incapacitation context mentioned in reports (Note: The source text cuts off before fully stating the reason for his perceived leadership role, but implies it was due to events surrounding a previous leader's passing).
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The confirmation came hours after Israeli officials announced he had been targeted and killed.
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Larijani is described as an architect of Iran’s security policy and one of the most powerful figures in Islamic Republic history.

Developments

Mar 18, 03:24 Iranian authorities confirmed Larijani’s death on Tuesday; he was killed by an Israeli strike and believed to be running the country following events involving its supreme leader.

Mar 18, 03:56 (Note based on article metadata) The Independent reports Larijani’s death confirmed by Iranian authorities; he was a top security official killed in an Israeli strike.

Mar 17, 23:54 (Note based on article metadata) LiveMint reports Iran has confirmed the death of Larijani following Israel’s announcement earlier that day about an overnight airstrike.

Mar 17, 23:56 (Note based on article metadata) TV Azteca reports Iran confirms the death of Larijani after Israel’s attack; he was head of national security.

Mar 17, 23:56 (Note based on article metadata) Al-Monitor reports veteran politician Ali Larijani died at age 67 and is described as a close adviser to Ayatollah Khamenei.

Mar 18, 03:59 (Note based on article metadata) Tribune.com.pk reports Iranian state media confirmed Larijani’s death following claims by Benjamin Netanyahu that Israel killed him in a targeted strike.

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