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Larijani's death would mean 'Iran's leadership very much infiltrated by Israeli intelligence'

Israel said Tuesday it had killed Iran's powerful national security chief, Ali Larijani, in what would be a huge blow to the Islamic republic more than two weeks into the war engulfing the Middle East. It would also suggest Iran's senior leadership has been infiltrated by Israeli intelligence, says France 24's Angela Diffley, meaning Iran's leaders "can no longer trust anybody".

17 Mar, 08:52 — 17 Mar, 23:57
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BBCHigh45d ago

Israel says it killed Iranian security chief Ali Larijani in air strike

The deaths of Larijani and the head of the paramilitary Basij force have not been confirmed by Iranian authorities.

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NYTMostly Factual45d ago

Ali Larijani Killing Fuels Anxiety in Iran

The death of Iran’s top national security official has ignited concern about the country’s future.

By Farnaz Fassihi

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The GuardianMostly Factual45d ago

Key Iran leader ‘killed’: what does it mean for war? - The Latest

Israel claims it has killed the influential Iranian national security chief Ali Larijani in overnight strikes. If confirmed, Larijani’s death would represent a devastating blow to the regime, and the most senior official to die since Ali Khamenei’s death. Lucy Hough speaks to deputy head of international news, Devika Bhat. Continue reading...

By Presented by Lucy Hough with Devika Bhat ; producer Annie La Vespa ; senior producer Ryan Ramgobin ; lead producer Zoe Hitch

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual45d ago

Israel killed Larijani hoping to ‘torpedo’ chance of US-Iran talks

Marwan Bishara says Israel’s assassination of Larijani is calculated to prolong the war and bring about regime change.

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cbcHigh46d ago

Israel says it killed Iranian militia head, security chief amid 'wide-scale' strikes on Tehran

Israel's defence minister said that its military killed Iran's security chief and the head of its Basij militia in overnight airstrikes as it conducted a "wide-scale wave of strikes" across Tehran on Tuesday.

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France 24High45d ago

War on Iran: As top leaders and commanders are killed, 'regime will harden and close ranks'

As Israel announces it has killed Iran's security chief, Ali Larijani, Annette Young is joined by Negah Angha, Visiting Fellow at King's College London. In assessing the reported killing of senior Iranian leadership figures, Ms. Angha argues that such developments represent a serious shock to the Iranian political system but not an existential threat to the regime itself. The Islamic Republic was deliberately designed with layered succession structures. What we are likely to see is the furthe...

By FRANCE24

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual46d ago

Is Ali Larijani alive? Iran top official's X post fuels new speculations amid Israel's death claim

Israel claims Ali Larijani, a prominent Iranian security official and former parliament speaker, was killed in an IDF airstrike.

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rfi-englishMostly Factual45d ago

Israel claims Iran security chief killed, presses Europe on Hezbollah

Israel has claimed it has killed Ali Larijani, Iran’s powerful national security chief, in a strike on Tehran, as fresh bombardments hit cities across the Middle East following weeks of escalating conflict.

By RFI

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DawnMostly Factual45d ago

War Diary Day 18: Diplomatic space appears narrower amid Israeli claims of killing Iran’s security chief

The Israeli claim of killing Iran’s top security official Ali Larijani, if confirmed, would mark the most consequential setback for Iran since the assassination of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei at the start of the US-Israel war on the Islamic republic, which is now in its 18th day. Larijani is one of the few remaining figures who straddle the political, security and diplomatic layers of the Iranian system at a time of war. He is not merely a senior insider, but part of a small cohort that...

By none@none.com (Baqir Sajjad Syed)

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ndtvMostly Factual45d ago

Israel Claims Killing Of Iran's Wartime 'Khamenei'. Who Was Ali Larijani?

Israel said Tuesday it had killed Iran security boss Ali Larjiani, a senior politician and Revolutionary Guards Corp veteran, and the country's de facto wartime chief following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei

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express-tribuneMostly Factual46d ago

Israel claims Iran's national security chief Ali Larijani 'eliminated'

Iran has not commented on the claim

By AFP

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Daily Star BDMixed45d ago

Israel Iran War Latest News | Israel claims Iran's security chief Larijani is killed; no confirmation from Iran - The Daily Star

Israel Iran War Latest News | Israel claims Iran's security chief Larijani is killed; no confirmation from Iran  The Daily Star

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vanguard-ngMixed46d ago

Israel says killed Iran national security chief Larijani

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said Tuesday that Iran's powerful national security chief Ali Larijani was "eliminated last night", along with the commander of the Islamic republic's Basij paramilitary force. The post Israel says killed Iran national security chief Larijani appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Ayobami

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myjoyonlineMixed45d ago

Israel says Iran’s security chief Ali Larijani has been killed in strike

Israel's defence minister says its military has killed Iran's security chief Ali Larijani in a strike.

By Prince Adu-Owusu

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morocco-world-newsMixed46d ago

Israel Claims Forces Killed Iran’s Security Chief Ali Larijani

Marrakech – Israel’s Defence Minister, Israel Katz, announced on Tuesday that Iran’s top security official, Ali Larijani, was killed in an overnight airstrike on Tehran. The Israeli forces also claimed the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ Basij paramilitary force, Gholamreza Soleimani, was killed in a separate strike. Iran has not confirmed either claim. […] The post Israel Claims Forces Killed Iran’s Security Chief Ali Larijani appeared first on Morocco World News.

By Adil Faouzi

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cbc17 Mar, 08:52First to report

Israel says it killed Iranian militia head, security chief amid 'wide-scale' strikes on Tehran

die-presse17 Mar, 09:39

Israel tötet iranischen Sicherheitsratschef Ali Larijani bei Luftangriff

morgunbladid17 Mar, 10:10

Segjast hafa drepið Larijani

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vanguard-ng17 Mar, 11:19

Israel says killed Iran national security chief Larijani

n1-bih17 Mar, 11:31

Izrael tvrdi da je Larijani ubijen, ali nove objave otvaraju pitanja

hindustan-times17 Mar, 11:31

Is Ali Larijani alive? Iran top official's X post fuels new speculations amid Israel's death claim

express-tribune17 Mar, 11:34

Israel claims Iran's national security chief Ali Larijani 'eliminated'

nos17 Mar, 11:39

Israëlisch leger: twee hoge Iraniërs gedood, onder wie kopstuk Larijani

morocco-world-news17 Mar, 11:55

Israel Claims Forces Killed Iran’s Security Chief Ali Larijani

svenska-dagbladet17 Mar, 12:04

Bakslaget: Irans ”viktigaste” topp död

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Daily Star BD17 Mar, 13:27

Israel Iran War Latest News | Israel claims Iran's security chief Larijani is killed; no confirmation from Iran - The Daily Star

naftemporiki17 Mar, 13:41

Νετανιάχου: Εξοντώσαμε τον Λαριτζανί, τον αρχηγό της συμμορίας γκάνγκστερ που κυβερνά το Ιράν

ndtv17 Mar, 14:11

Israel Claims Killing Of Iran's Wartime 'Khamenei'. Who Was Ali Larijani?

balkan-web17 Mar, 14:13

Vrasja e Larijanit nga Izraeli, Netanyahu: Iranianët kanë mundësinë të rrëzojnë sundimtarët

n1-serbia17 Mar, 14:17

Netanjahu: Cilj ubistva Laridžanija i Solejmanija - slabljenje vlade u Teheranu

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BBC17 Mar, 15:31

Israel says it killed Iranian security chief Ali Larijani in air strike

myjoyonline17 Mar, 15:49

Israel says Iran’s security chief Ali Larijani has been killed in strike

hindu17 Mar, 16:07

Ali Larijani, Iran’s security chief, killed: Israel Defence Minister

Dawn17 Mar, 16:10

War Diary Day 18: Diplomatic space appears narrower amid Israeli claims of killing Iran’s security chief

1h later
rfi-english17 Mar, 17:25

Israel claims Iran security chief killed, presses Europe on Hezbollah

danas17 Mar, 17:30

Ubijen šef službe za nacionalnu bezbednost Irana, tvrdi Izrael

NYT17 Mar, 17:56

Ali Larijani Killing Fuels Anxiety in Iran

The Guardian17 Mar, 18:11

Key Iran leader ‘killed’: what does it mean for war? - The Latest

2h later
France 2417 Mar, 20:23

War on Iran: As top leaders and commanders are killed, 'regime will harden and close ranks'

berlingske17 Mar, 20:56

Iran bekræfter: Øverste sikkerhedschef er blevet dræbt

iefimerida17 Mar, 20:57

Τα κρατικά ιρανικά ΜΜΕ επιβεβαίωσαν τον θάνατο του Αλί Λαριτζανί

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Al Jazeera17 Mar, 23:57Latest update

Israel killed Larijani hoping to ‘torpedo’ chance of US-Iran talks