The Israeli military has announced that it carried out a strike targeting senior Iranian official Ali Larijani, claiming he was killed during an attack on strategic targets in Tehran. However, Iranian authorities have not yet confirmed the death, leaving the situation unclear.

Larijani is one of the most prominent figures in Iran’s political and security establishment. He previously served as the Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly from 2008 to 2020 and has long been considered a key figure in Iran’s national security decision-making circles. Earlier in his career, he also served as Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council and was Iran’s chief nuclear negotiator.

Known for his close relationship with Iran’s leadership and his influence within the political elite, Larijani has often played a central role in shaping Iran’s domestic and foreign policy debates. His family is also prominent in Iranian politics, with several relatives holding high-ranking positions in the judiciary and government.

If confirmed, his death would represent one of the most significant blows to Iran’s political establishment in recent years and could intensify the already escalating confrontation between Israel and Iran.

The reported strike comes amid a broader wave of regional escalation, including Israeli attacks on targets in Tehran and Beirut, drone activity across the Gulf, and heightened military alerts throughout the Middle East.