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Israel claims killing of Iran's "de facto leader" Ali Larijani in airstrike

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Israeli officials have confirmed the death of Supreme National Security Council secretary and Iranian Revolutionary Guard commander General Ahmad Vahid Dastjerdi following an aerial strike near Tehran; however, initial intelligence assessments identified him as a key figure rather than Ali Larijani himself who was reportedly killed in separate operations earlier this month.

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    Israel claims that Iranian Supreme National Security Council secretary Ali Larijani was killed in an airstrike.
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    Israeli officials describe the assassination as a major blow to Iran's 'de facto leader'.
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    The incident occurred on March 17, with reports from multiple international news sources confirming Israel's statement.
Mar 17, 20:35 Israel claims the assassination of Supreme National Security Council secretary Ali Larijani
Feb 948 Mar 17, Israeli Ministry of Defense states that Iran's 'de facto leader' and security chief has been killed in an airstrike