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Israel Confirms Killing of Iran's Security Chief Ali Larijani, Raising Concerns of Infiltration and Regime Hardening

Israel has confirmed the killing of Iran's powerful national security chief, Ali Larijani, a move seen as a significant blow that suggests deep infiltration of Iran's leadership by Israeli intelligence. Experts warn that Larijani's death, who was key to Iran's regional influence, may cause the regime to harden and close ranks rather than deter it.

17 Mar, 08:52 — 17 Mar, 20:23
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BBCHigh5h ago

Israel says it killed Iranian security chief Ali Larijani in air strike

The deaths of Larijani and the head of the paramilitary Basij force have not been confirmed by Iranian authorities.

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NYTMostly Factual3h ago

Ali Larijani Killing Fuels Anxiety in Iran

The death of Iran’s top national security official has ignited concern about the country’s future.

By Farnaz Fassihi

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The GuardianMostly Factual2h ago

Key Iran leader ‘killed’: what does it mean for war? - The Latest

Israel claims it has killed the influential Iranian national security chief Ali Larijani in overnight strikes. If confirmed, Larijani’s death would represent a devastating blow to the regime, and the most senior official to die since Ali Khamenei’s death. Lucy Hough speaks to deputy head of international news, Devika Bhat. Continue reading...

By Presented by Lucy Hough with Devika Bhat ; producer Annie La Vespa ; senior producer Ryan Ramgobin ; lead producer Zoe Hitch

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cbcHigh12h ago

Israel says it killed Iranian militia head, security chief amid 'wide-scale' strikes on Tehran

Israel's defence minister said that its military killed Iran's security chief and the head of its Basij militia in overnight airstrikes as it conducted a "wide-scale wave of strikes" across Tehran on Tuesday.

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France 24High45m ago

War on Iran: As top leaders and commanders are killed, 'regime will harden and close ranks'

As Israel announces it has killed Iran's security chief, Ali Larijani, Annette Young is joined by Negah Angha, Visiting Fellow at King's College London. In assessing the reported killing of senior Iranian leadership figures, Ms. Angha argues that such developments represent a serious shock to the Iranian political system but not an existential threat to the regime itself. The Islamic Republic was deliberately designed with layered succession structures. What we are likely to see is the furthe...

By FRANCE24

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual9h ago

Is Ali Larijani alive? Iran top official's X post fuels new speculations amid Israel's death claim

Israel claims Ali Larijani, a prominent Iranian security official and former parliament speaker, was killed in an IDF airstrike.

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rfi-englishMostly Factual3h ago

Israel claims Iran security chief killed, presses Europe on Hezbollah

Israel has claimed it has killed Ali Larijani, Iran’s powerful national security chief, in a strike on Tehran, as fresh bombardments hit cities across the Middle East following weeks of escalating conflict.

By RFI

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DawnMostly Factual4h ago

War Diary Day 18: Diplomatic space appears narrower amid Israeli claims of killing Iran’s security chief

The Israeli claim of killing Iran’s top security official Ali Larijani, if confirmed, would mark the most consequential setback for Iran since the assassination of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei at the start of the US-Israel war on the Islamic republic, which is now in its 18th day. Larijani is one of the few remaining figures who straddle the political, security and diplomatic layers of the Iranian system at a time of war. He is not merely a senior insider, but part of a small cohort that...

By none@none.com (Baqir Sajjad Syed)

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ndtvMostly Factual6h ago

Israel Claims Killing Of Iran's Wartime 'Khamenei'. Who Was Ali Larijani?

Israel said Tuesday it had killed Iran security boss Ali Larjiani, a senior politician and Revolutionary Guards Corp veteran, and the country's de facto wartime chief following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei

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express-tribuneMostly Factual9h ago

Israel claims Iran's national security chief Ali Larijani 'eliminated'

Iran has not commented on the claim

By AFP

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Daily Star BDMixed7h ago

Israel Iran War Latest News | Israel claims Iran's security chief Larijani is killed; no confirmation from Iran - The Daily Star

Israel Iran War Latest News | Israel claims Iran's security chief Larijani is killed; no confirmation from Iran  The Daily Star

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vanguard-ngMixed9h ago

Israel says killed Iran national security chief Larijani

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said Tuesday that Iran's powerful national security chief Ali Larijani was "eliminated last night", along with the commander of the Islamic republic's Basij paramilitary force. The post Israel says killed Iran national security chief Larijani appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Ayobami

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myjoyonlineMixed5h ago

Israel says Iran’s security chief Ali Larijani has been killed in strike

Israel's defence minister says its military has killed Iran's security chief Ali Larijani in a strike.

By Prince Adu-Owusu

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morocco-world-newsMixed9h ago

Israel Claims Forces Killed Iran’s Security Chief Ali Larijani

Marrakech – Israel’s Defence Minister, Israel Katz, announced on Tuesday that Iran’s top security official, Ali Larijani, was killed in an overnight airstrike on Tehran. The Israeli forces also claimed the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ Basij paramilitary force, Gholamreza Soleimani, was killed in a separate strike. Iran has not confirmed either claim. […] The post Israel Claims Forces Killed Iran’s Security Chief Ali Larijani appeared first on Morocco World News.

By Adil Faouzi

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