Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has claimed that senior Iranian figure Ali Larijani was killed in an overnight airstrike, but the situation remains unclear and unconfirmed
According to the Israeli statement, Larijani and Gholamreza Soleimani were targeted and “eliminated” during military operations. However, Iranian authorities have not confirmed these claims, and reports from Iranian state media suggest that Larijani may still be alive
A handwritten note attributed to Larijani was published after the announcement, and his social media account showed activity on March 17, raising doubts about the Israeli claim and highlighting the difficulty of verifying information during ongoing conflict
The developments come amid rising tensions between Israel and Iran, where military exchanges and information warfare have intensified. If confirmed, Larijani would be among the most senior Iranian officials targeted in the current conflict, especially following reports about the death of Ali Khamenei earlier in the war
At this stage, the claim remains disputed, and the true status of Ali Larijani is still uncertain as the situation continues to develop
Source: TRT World
