17.03.2026 11:20
Israeli media claimed that one of Iran's most critical figures, Security Chief Ali Larijani, may have been killed in an attack that took place last night. While the claim has garnered significant attention on various news sites, there has been no official statement from Iran confirming the allegation so far.
According to news reports in the Israeli press, it has been claimed that Ali Larijani, one of Iran's most critical figures, was targeted in the recent attack. Reports indicate that it is still unclear whether Larijani was killed or injured. So far, there has been no official statement from Iran confirming the claim.
The allegation emerged during a period when Israel has been expanding its attacks on military and security infrastructure in Iran, particularly in Tehran. According to the latest developments reported by the Associated Press, Israel also carried out new attacks targeting Iran's military infrastructure in Tehran, Shiraz, and Tabriz on Tuesday. The toll of the ongoing conflicts in the region is reported to have exceeded 2,000 casualties.
LARIJANI WAS ONE OF THE MOST CRITICAL FIGURES IN RECENT TIMES
Ali Larijani has been highlighted as one of the prominent figures in the power dynamics in Iran in recent weeks. According to assessments in the Israeli press and international media, Larijani has become even more influential in Iran's security and decision-making mechanisms following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Some reports indicate that he was one of the key actors in the structure created during the transition period.
As previously reported by the Times of Israel, Larijani has recently appeared in public, being seen at the Quds Day demonstrations in Tehran. Therefore, the claim that he was "targeted" is considered a new link in the chain of attacks against the upper echelons of the Iranian administration.
HE WAS PREVIOUSLY A TARGET AS WELL
Larijani's name has been among the high-ranking Iranian figures targeted since the early days of the war. In Israeli media and regional publications, there have been previous reports suggesting that Larijani may have been hit, but subsequent statements and images confirmed that he was alive. Therefore, the latest claim has not yet been independently verified.
Moreover, there have been reports that the U.S. has recently taken steps to offer a monetary reward for information leading to Larijani. This situation indicates that Larijani is seen as a strategic figure not only in Iranian domestic politics but also in the regional course of the war.
NO RESPONSE FROM THE IRANIAN FRONT YET
The most striking point in the report was the silence from the Iranian side. The Tehran administration has not yet made an official statement regarding Larijani's health status. This has kept the questions "Was he killed, injured, or did he escape the attack unharmed?" in the spotlight. At this stage, the information available to the public is limited to the claims in the Israeli media.
Statements from Iranian media or official authorities will be decisive in terms of the accuracy of the claim. Given that the war in the region has recently spread to Gulf countries, airspaces, and energy lines, this allegation regarding Larijani is seen as a development that could further escalate the already high tensions.