Ali Larijanis death could be a greater loss for Iran than Khamenei

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Three high-ranking Iranian officials have been killed in strikes, according to reports. Ali Larijani, a prominent figure in Iran’s government, and Gholamreza Soleimani, the commander of Iran’s Basij paramilitary force, were among those targeted.

According to Israeli military sources, Soleimani was killed in an airstrike. The Israeli military has confirmed that it carried out the attack on Soleimani, who was considered a key figure in Iran’s military and intelligence apparatus.

The Guardian reports that Larijani’s death may have significant implications for Iran’s government, potentially leading to a power vacuum or changes in leadership.

Fox News and CNN have also reported on the strikes, with Fox News stating that Israel targeted Soleimani as part of its efforts to disrupt Iranian military operations. CNN has confirmed that Soleimani was killed in an airstrike, but has not provided further details on the circumstances surrounding his death.

The New York Times has published a report on Soleimani’s background and role within Iran’s Basij forces, providing context for his significance as a military commander.

Al Jazeera has also published an article on Soleimani, providing information on his biography and career in the Iranian military.

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