17.03.2026 14:04
Israel claims that Iranian Security Chief Ali Larijani has been killed, and he was last seen during the Quds Day rally held last Friday. During the rally, Larijani commented on the Israeli attack, saying, "These attacks stem from fear and desperation. A strong person does not bomb demonstrations. This is clearly a sign of failure." Targeting Trump as well, Larijani stated, "Trump does not understand that the Iranian people are a brave, strong, and determined nation."
The war that began with the attack of the USA and Israel on Iran continues with all its violence on its 18th day, while a development that has resonated widely in public opinion has occurred. Israeli Defense Minister Katz claimed that Ali Larijani, the Secretary of the Iranian National Security Council, has been killed.
Larijani shared a message on his social media account. In his message, he expressed condolences for the killed naval personnel, stating, "Martyrdom does not shake us, it unites us."
LAST SEEN AT THE QUDS DAY RALLY
Ali Larijani, the Iranian Security Chief who came to the agenda with the claim of being "killed" by Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz, was last seen participating in the Quds Day rally held in Tehran on Friday, where he was captured by cameras.
"THESE ATTACKS STEM FROM DESPERATION"
Commenting on the Israeli attack that occurred during the rally, Larijani targeted Israel with harsh words. He stated, "These attacks stem from fear and desperation. A strong person does not bomb demonstrations. This is clearly a sign of failure."
ALSO REACTED TO TRUMP
Larijani also reacted to US President Donald Trump, emphasizing that the Iranian people would not bow to oppression. He said, "Trump does not understand that the Iranian people are a brave, strong, and determined nation. As oppression increases, this determination will grow even stronger."
LARIJANI WAS ONE OF THE MOST CRITICAL FIGURES OF RECENT TIMES
Ali Larijani was seen as one of the prominent figures in the power balances 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 indicated that he was one of the most important actors in the structure created during the transition period.
According to previous reports from the Times of Israel, Larijani had recently appeared in public and was 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 ALSO A TARGET BEFORE
Larijani's name has been among the high-ranking Iranian figures targeted since the early days of the war. In Israeli media and regional broadcasts, there had been reports suggesting that Larijani might have been hit before, but subsequent statements and images confirmed that he was alive. Therefore, the latest claim has not yet been independently verified.
On the other hand, there have been reports that the US has taken steps to offer a monetary reward for information about Larijani in recent days. 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 news was the silence of the Iranian side. The Tehran administration has not yet made an official statement regarding Larijani's health status. This keeps the questions "Was he killed, injured, or did he survive the attack?" in the agenda. At this stage, the information reflected to the public is limited to the claims in the Israeli media.
Statements from Iranian media or official authorities will be decisive regarding the accuracy of the claim. Given that the war in the region has recently spread to Gulf countries, airspaces, and energy lines, this claim regarding Larijani is seen as a development that could further escalate the already high tensions.
ANOTHER CRITICAL FIGURE OF IRAN HAS BEEN KILLED
On the other hand, the Israel Defense Forces announced that Brigadier General Gholam Reza Soleimani, the commander of the Basij Forces affiliated with the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, has been killed.
US-ISRAEL'S ATTACKS ON IRAN
While negotiations continue between the Tehran and Washington administrations, Israel and the US launched a military attack on Iran on February 28. Iran retaliated with attacks on targets it identified in some regional countries, including Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Bahrain, where US bases are located, in addition to Israel.
In the US-Israel attacks, many high-ranking officials, including Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, were killed. According to Iranian officials, the death toll from the US-Israel attacks has exceeded 1,348, and the number of injured has surpassed 17,000.