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Israel strikes and kills Iran's top security chief Ali Larijani
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Created 1d ago
On Tuesday evening, Israeli forces announced the elimination of Iranian national security head Ali Larijani during an overnight airstrike that has intensified tensions across the region following recent high-level losses for Tehran.
Key Points
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1Israel confirmed on Tuesday that it killed Ali Larijani in an airstrike, identifying him as a senior Iranian security official and the most high-ranking figure targeted since Ayatollah Khamenei's death.
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2Iran has officially rejected de-escalation offers conveyed by intermediary countries following Israel's announcement of killing its national security chief.
Developments
[Mar 18, 05:30]
Headlines report Iran rejecting a NATO ally de-escalation offer as the Israeli strike on Larijani is confirmed; excerpts mention Israel's claim of killing his son and aide.
[Mar 18, 23:59]
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Iran vows revenge for security chief Larijani’s killing
Euractiv
1d ago
Iran vowed decisive retaliation for security chief Ali Larijani's killing by firing missiles at Israel and Gulf nations. This attack marks Iran mourning its second senior official killed in recent US-Israeli strikes, which also included Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei on February 28; meanwhile the United States responded with heavy bombs to penetrate Iranian missile sites near Hormuz Strait while tensions escalated globally over oil prices.