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News India Live, Digital Desk: Israeli Defense Minister israel katz confirmed Tuesday morning that Ali Larijani and a commander of the Basij paramilitary force were killed in the overnight attacks. Ghulamreza Sulemani has been “eliminated”.
1. Description of the attack
Strike in Tehran: The Israeli Air Force fired several missiles targeting the infrastructure and safe houses of the Iranian regime based in Tehran.
Death of top leaders: Along with Larijani, Basij chief Ghulamreza Sulemani and his deputy have also been claimed dead. They were considered a key part of the repressive apparatus of the Iranian regime.
2. Larijani’s stature and importance
Second biggest leader: Supreme Leader on 28 February 2026 Ayatollah Ali Khamenei After Larijani’s death, Larijani was considered the “de facto” leader and chief strategist of the Iranian regime.
Strait of Hormuz Crisis: America and Israel allege that Larijani had prepared the plan to close the Strait of Hormuz and attacks on international ships.
3. Iran’s reaction and the mysterious X post
Official silence: There has been no official confirmation of Larijani’s death from Iran yet.
Movement on social media: One from Larijani’s official ‘X’ (Twitter) handle hand written note Posted in which he paid tribute to Iranian marines. However, Israeli media say that this could be a message written before his death which has now been released.
4. Current status of war (March 2026)
oil prices: After this news, crude oil prices have increased by more than 5% in the global market.
Displacement: The war has displaced millions of people in Lebanon and Iran. US President Donald Trump has described this “high turnover rate” (death of leaders) as a sign of Iran’s decline.
