Top Iran Security Chief Assassinated in Daring Overnight Raid
In a dramatic turn of events, Israel has claimed responsibility for the targeted killing of Ali Larijani, Iran's de facto political leader, in an overnight strike operation.
Ali Larijani, Iran's top security official and a key power broker in the country's political landscape, has been killed in an overnight military strike carried out by Israeli forces, according to statements from the Israeli government. The assassination, which took place in an undisclosed location within Iran, marks a significant escalation in the ongoing tensions between the two Middle Eastern rivals.
Larijani, who served as the chairman of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, was considered the de facto political leader of the country, wielding significant influence over the country's foreign policy and national security decisions. His death is expected to have far-reaching implications for Iran's power dynamics and its relationship with Israel and other regional players.
The Israeli military, in a statement released shortly after the attack, claimed responsibility for the operation, describing it as a
Source: The New York Times
