Israel claims to have killed Ali Larijani, Iran's National Security chief
However, several media outlets indicate that his condition remains uncertain.
BarcelonaIsraeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has confirmed that Iranian security chief Ali Larijani was killed in the attacks on Tehran overnight Monday. However, Larijani's death has not been independently confirmed, and Iran has not yet issued an official statement. Several media outlets report that his condition remains uncertain. Minutes after the Israeli Defense Minister's statement, Larijani posted a tweet on his X profile: "On the occasion of the funeral ceremony for the warriors of the Navy of the Islamic Republic of Iran: their memory will always be in the hearts of the Iranian nation, and these martyrdoms will set the standard for the armed forces for many years to come. I ask Almighty God to grant these beloved martyrs the highest ranks."
The current secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council has held several important positions within the Iranian political system throughout his long career. It was precisely because of his experience and expertise that Khamenei had entrusted him with the responsibility of managing [the situation] in recent weeks.negotiations with the U.S.bypassing President Masoud Pezeshkian. Although he is not part of the triumvirate that has temporarily assumed Khamenei's functions, his stature has now been further enhanced, according to some experts. Beyond his expertise, Larijani could play a decisive role in the coming weeks due to his close ties with various sectors of the complex Iranian regime, cultivated over more than four decades of service within the power structure.