Iranian Security Official and Basij Force Head Killed by Israel
March 17, 2026 • Google News World
Two high-ranking Iranian officials have been killed in a targeted strike by Israel. According to reports, the Israeli military has confirmed that it was responsible for the deaths of two top commanders.
One of the deceased is Ali Larijani, who served as Iran’s Supreme National Security Council chairman and head of the country’s Basij paramilitary force. The other individual’s identity has not been disclosed.
The incident occurred in a targeted strike, with details of the operation remaining classified by the Israeli military.
Separately, the US embassy in Baghdad was targeted again by Iranian forces, who launched strikes on oil fields in the region. This marks the latest escalation in tensions between Iran and its regional adversaries.
Iran has continued to carry out attacks on oil facilities, further straining relations with neighboring countries.
The situation remains fluid, with ongoing developments reported from various sources.
Source: Google News World