Is Iran’s security chief Ali Larijani dead? Israeli media say strike targeted him, fate unclear Israeli media reported on Tuesday that the Israeli military targeted Iran’s security chief Ali Larijani in a strike, though it remained unclear whether he was killed or injured. Iran has not yet responded to the claims, according to Reuters. The report stated that the military’s actions were aimed at Larijani, who serves as the secretary of Iran’s National Security Council. No official confirmation from Tehran has been released so far. Separately, The Times of Israel cited Israeli officials who claimed that an overnight airstrike inside Iran targeted Larijani. The report also mentioned another Israeli strike that hit Palestinian Islamic Jihad leader Akram al-Ajouri and other senior members of the group, based on defense sources. Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Lt Gen Eyal Zamir appeared to confirm aspects of the operation during a morning assessment. Zamir stated that “significant elimination achievements were recorded overnight, with the potential to impact the campaign’s achievements and the IDF’s missions.” He added that these actions were part of broader efforts against external elements linked to the Palestinian arena, including senior operatives from Gaza and the West Bank who were reportedly hiding in a safe house in Tehran. The strike on Larijani followed earlier tensions between Iran and Israel, with Iran accusing Israel of bombing fuel depots and calling the attacks “ecocide.” Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump warned NATO about the potential fallout of the war. The situation has also raised concerns in the Gulf region, with some elites urging the U.S. to take stronger action against Iran, citing fears of threats to the Strait of Hormuz.#strait_of_hormuz #ali_larijani #israeli_media #israel_defense_forces #palestinian_islamic_jihad
