Israel says its forces have carried out airstrikes inside Iran, killing two senior figures: Ali Larijani, Iran’s national security chief, and Gholamreza Soleimani, commander of the Basij militia. These officials were key players in Iran’s security and defense operations, making their deaths, if confirmed, a significant blow to Tehran.
Larijani was a central figure in shaping Iran’s security strategy, while Soleimani led the Basij, a large volunteer force responsible for maintaining internal order. According to Israel, the strikes were carefully targeted to reduce Iran’s ability to plan and coordinate attacks.
Iran has not officially confirmed the deaths, leaving the situation unclear. The reports, however, come amid escalating tensions in the region as the Israel-Iran war enters its third week. Missiles and drones have been reported in surrounding areas, sparking fears that the conflict could spread further.
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