Iranian authorities have confirmed that Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, has died in an Israeli attack, along with his son and several other officials.
Iranian officials issued a statement on Wednesday morning (18 Mar 2026) local time, confirming the death of Ali Larijani, Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran, who was killed in an Israeli attack after dedicating his life to public service.
This statement came after Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that Larijani was "eliminated" during the previous Monday night.
Iran's Supreme National Security Council stated that Larijani, who had become one of the most influential figures in Iran over recent months, died along with several others, including his son and security officials.
The council's statement also praised Larijani's long political career, describing him as someone who worked for Iran's progress "until the very end of his life," and called for unity amid external threats.
Earlier, Iran confirmed the death of Gholamreza Soleimani, commander of the Basij paramilitary force, stating that he was killed in an attack by American-Zionist terrorist enemies.
Iran's Mehr news agency reported that funerals for both Larijani and Soleimani will be held this Wednesday.
According to Fars news agency, President Masoud Pesechkian expressed "deep sorrow and condolences" on Larijani's passing, saying, "I have never seen anything from him but kindness, knowledge, good friendship, and foresight. There is no doubt that this loss is irreplaceable."
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Source:cnn