Tensions in West Asia escalated further after Israel reportedly carried out a targeted missile strike that killed Ali Larijani, Chief of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council. The attack, conducted overnight, also claimed the lives of several members of Larijani’s security detail. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed the operation, noting that it was based on precise intelligence.
Israeli intelligence reportedly tracked Larijani to a secret location near the Iranian border. Acting on this information, the strike was executed with high accuracy, eliminating the senior Iranian official and his security personnel in the operation. The attack has sparked widespread attention due to Larijani’s close association with Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Larijani was one of the most influential figures in Iranian politics, having served as Speaker of the Parliament and Iran’s chief negotiator in nuclear discussions. He played a key role in shaping Iran’s foreign policy and was instrumental in formulating strategies against Israel and the United States. Known as one of Khamenei’s most trusted aides, his death marks a significant loss for the Iranian leadership.
Analysts warn that the assassination could provoke a retaliatory response from Iran. The country has already lost other key figures in recent years, including leaders linked to Hezbollah and Hamas. Experts suggest that Iran may carry out missile strikes against Israel, raising concerns of further escalation and instability in the region.