Israel May Have Killed Iran's Security Official in Monday Airstrike — Reports

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2026-03-17 09:54:26

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Investing.com – According to The Wall Street Journal, Israel targeted Iranian security official Ali Larijani in Monday’s airstrike and believes he has been killed. Iranian state media reported on Tuesday that a statement from Larijani will be released soon.

Additionally, the Israeli military stated that in Monday’s airstrike, Brigadier General Gholam Reza Soleimani, who has served as the commander of the Basij militia for the past six years, was killed. The Basij is a primarily volunteer paramilitary force with branches across Iran.

Israel’s airstrikes mainly target Iranian security forces, aiming to create conditions for popular uprisings against the Iranian regime. The targets include the country’s police, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), and undercover Basij militia members.

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