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Israel claims to have killed Ali Larijani, a key Iranian decision-maker, in an airstrike and vows to continue targeting Iran's security leadership, further escalating regional tensions.

Israel Claims Elimination of Key Iranian Official

Israel has announced that it killed Ali Larijani, one of Iran's key decision-makers, in an airstrike on Monday night. Israel holds Larijani responsible for coordinating and leading missile strikes against Israel and targeting energy infrastructure in the Gulf. He is also accused of orchestrating attacks on US embassy compounds in Iraq.

Basij Paramilitary Leadership Also Targeted

In addition to Larijani, Israel stated that it also took out the leader of Iran's Basij paramilitary forces and other senior leaders within that force. The Basij are cited as responsible for suppressing and responding to waves of protests earlier this year. Israel's Defense Minister, Israel Katz, has made it clear that not only did they target Larijani, but they will continue to target the command structure of the Iranian regime that is left. Israel emphasizes its ongoing goal of going after the senior leadership of Iran's security and other leaders from the Iranian regime.

*Source: YouTube: CNN (2026-03-17)*

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