The security chief had a reputation for pragmatic relations with other factions in the ruling system and foreign diplomats. AdvertisementHis death was confirmed by Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, which Larijani led as secretary. Israel also killed another top official, Gholamreza Soleimani, who led the volunteer Basij militia, which plays a major role in domestic security. Iran has continued firing waves of drones and missiles at Israel after the United States and Israel launched a joint attack on Iran early on February 28. U.S.-based Iran human rights group HRANA said on Monday that more than 3,000 people have been killed in the country.

Source: Huffington Post March 18, 2026 02:05 UTC