Ali Larijani Targeted in Israeli Airstrike

Israeli media reported that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) targeted Iran’s security chief, Ali Larijani, in fresh strikes. It is currently unclear whether Larijani was killed or injured in the strike.

Ali Larijani serves as the secretary of Iran’s National Security Council and has been a significant figure in Iranian politics. The airstrike occurred overnight in Iran, with Israeli officials confirming that Larijani was the target.

Larijani was last seen in Tehran on March 13 during a rally, and his condition remains unknown following the attack. The U.S. has previously offered a reward of up to $10 million for information on senior Iranian officials, including Larijani.

If confirmed dead, Larijani would be the most senior Iranian official killed since Ayatollah Khamenei, who was killed on February 28, the first day of the ongoing conflict.

In addition to targeting Larijani, another Israeli airstrike also aimed at Palestinian Islamic Jihad leader Akram al-Ajouri. IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir stated, “Significant elimination achievements were also recorded overnight, with the potential to impact the campaign’s achievements and the IDF’s missions.”

Gholamreza Soleimani was also reported killed in Israeli airstrikes on Monday night, further escalating tensions in the region.

Details remain unconfirmed regarding the full implications of these strikes and the official response from Tehran regarding the airstrike is pending.