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Israeli Missile Strike Kills Iran's Top Security Official

3/19/2026

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Ali Larijani, Iran’s top security official, was killed by an Israeli missile strike on March 18, 2026, during a rally in Tehran.
The assassination marks a significant point in Israel's ongoing campaign against Iranian officials.
Larijani's death followed weeks of airstrikes on Basij headquarters, forcing Iranian leaders into the open.
The strike also killed Soleimani and Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib, highlighting Israel's intelligence and military operations against Iranian targets.

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Ali Larijani, Iran’s top security official, was killed by an Israeli missile strike on March 18, 2026, during a rally in Tehran.
The assassination marks a significant point in Israel's ongoing campaign against Iranian officials.
Larijani's death followed weeks of airstrikes on Basij headquarters, forcing Iranian leaders into the open.
The strike also killed Soleimani and Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib, highlighting Israel's intelligence and military operations against Iranian targets.