Iran confirms national security chief Ali Larijani killed in Israeli strike
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Iran on Tuesday (local time) confirmed the death of its national security chief Ali Larijani, hours after Israel claimed responsibility for killing him in an airstrike.
In a statement, the Secretariat of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) said Dr Ali Larijani was killed along with his son Mortaza Larijani, SNSC deputy for security Alireza Bayat, and several bodyguards in an Israeli strike, reported Press TV.
The statement described Larijani’s efforts “up until the very final moments of his blessed life” as being dedicated to safeguarding national interests. It also highlighted his continued counsel urging both the public and authorities to maintain unity in the face of hostile actions against Iran.
The Secretariat added that his “martyrdom” would strengthen the resolve of the nation and its leadership to continue advancing the Iran’s position.
According to Press TV, Larijani also served as a member of Iran’s expediency council and as a senior adviser to former supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. He had earlier held the position of Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly (Majlis) for 12 years, before being succeeded by Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf.
Over the course of his political career, Larijani also contested presidential elections and served as head of the national broadcaster, the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB).
Israel claims responsibility for killing Larijani
Earlier on Tuesday, Israel claimed that its airstrikes in Iran had killed senior security official Larijani and Basij paramilitary force commander Gholamreza Soleimani.
Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz said, “Larijani and the Basij commander were eliminated overnight and joined the head of the annihilation programme, Khamenei, and all the eliminated members of the axis of evil, in the depths of hell.”
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) also confirmed carrying out the strikes on Larijani and Soleimani.
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