Top Iranian official, commander killed in strike, Israel defense minister says

Fox News - WorldCenter-RightEN 2 min read 100% complete by Alex NitzbergMarch 17, 2026 at 01:27 PM

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According to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz, top Iranian officials Ali Larijani, Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, and Gholamreza Soleimani, Basij Commander, were killed in a strike. Katz stated the elimination occurred the previous night, following the launch of war against Iran by Israel in conjunction with the U.S. more than two weeks prior. The IDF noted Larijani was a veteran figure close to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and oversaw the suppression of Iranian protestors. The IDF also stated Soleimani, as Basij commander for six years, led main repression operations against civilian demonstrators. The U.S. government previously offered a reward for information on Larijani as part of its Rewards for Justice program.

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