Israel says Iranian security chief Ali Larijani killed in strike - BBC
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Israel says Iranian security chief Ali Larijani was killed in an Israeli strike.
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Israel says it killed Iranian security chief Ali Larijani in a military strike, according to BBC reporting. Larijani, a senior figure in Iran's security apparatus, had held prominent positions in Iran's government including roles related to nuclear negotiations and parliamentary leadership. His death, if confirmed, would represent a significant escalation in Israel-Iran tensions that have intensified over the past year. The killing marks another targeted operation by Israel against high-level Iranian officials and comes amid ongoing regional conflict. Iran has not yet publicly confirmed Larijani's death or responded to the Israeli claim.
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