March 18, 2026
Israel eliminated Ali Larijani, the strongman of Iran.
עלי לריג׳אני. תמונה: ויקיפדיה
Yesterday, Israel eliminated Ali Larijani.
Larijani was in a secret apartment in the Tehran area with his son.
The Air Force attacked the apartment and eliminated both of them.
Larijani was the head of the Supreme National Security Council.
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After Khamenei's death, he was considered the strongest man in Iran. He managed the fighting as well as the negotiations with the West. According to reports and assessments, he was considered the de facto leader of the country.
Additionally, the IDF also announced the elimination of the Basij commander and his deputy. The Basij is a large and very important force in Iran. It is mostly composed of volunteers. It helps the regime in Iran maintain order within the country. At the beginning of the year, it played a central role in suppressing protests in Iran.
Prime Minister Netanyahu said the purpose of the assassinations is to harm the stability of the Iranian regime. He said that Israel wants to give the Iranian people an opportunity to overthrow the regime.