Al Jazeera News Updates Breaking: Israel says it has killed Iran's security chief Ali Larijani
Mar 17, 2026
Al Jazeera Reporter, an on-air correspondent reporting from Tehran, Ramallah and the region, narrates breaking developments. The report covers claims of an Israeli strike killing senior IRGC figures and conflicting reports about Ali Larijani’s status. It outlines Iran’s denials and promises of a statement. The update also recounts Israeli media and analyst reactions to the alleged targeting.
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Israel Claims Precision Strike Killed Basij Commander
- Israel's military claims a precision strike killed IRGC Basij commander Gholam Reza Soleimani and says it relied on inside-Tehran intelligence.
- Israeli outlets link the strike to broader targeting that may have hit Iran's top security chief Ali Larijani or wounded him.
Conflicting Reports Over Ali Larijani's Fate
- Israeli media, particularly right‑wing outlets, report estimates that Ali Larijani was at least injured if not killed in the same or related operations.
- Iran denies the claims and says Larijani will convey a message soon, creating contradictory accounts.
Strike Framed As Retaliation For Repression
- Israel framed the strike as targeting Soleimani for his role in suppressing protests, calling it a justified precision operation.
- Channel 14 said other IRGC Basij senior leaders, including Soleimani's deputy, were also killed in the attack.