In a major development, Israel claimed that it had killed Iran’s top security chief Ali Larijani, marking a significant escalation in Israel’s targeting of high-profile figures linked to Iran’s political and security establishment. Iranian authorities have not issued a formal confirmation of the circumstances, but state media reported mourning messages linked to ongoing military losses. The Ministry of Defense UAE said its air defence systems were intercepting missile and drone attacks originating from Iran. The United States Department of State has reportedly instructed diplomats to press allied governments to act swiftly to curb Iran’s capabilities, warning of heightened risks of further attacks. Separately, Israel said it had killed Gholam Reza Soleimani in an airstrike in Tehran, part of a broader campaign targeting senior Iranian military figures.

Source: Daily News Egypt March 17, 2026 18:55 UTC