Irans former foreign minister Larijani issues warning to US and Israel

March 18, 2026 • Al Jazeera

Irans former foreign minister Larijani issues warning to US and Israel

Former Iranian official’s statement to US and Israel reported before his death

Ali Larijani, the late secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, had warned the United States and Israel that targeting Iranian leaders would have a strengthening effect on the country.

According to reports, Larijani made this statement approximately one week prior to his death in an Israeli strike. The exact nature of the warning is not specified, but it is noted that he was speaking before his assassination.

Details of the warning are currently available.

Source: Al Jazeera