Who Was Ali Larijani, the Iranian Security Chief Israel Claims to Have Killed?
Qui est Ali Larijani, le chef de la sécurité en Iran qu’Israël affirme avoir éliminé ?
Summary
Israel announced on Tuesday that it had killed Ali Larijani, one of Iran's most powerful security and strategic figures, described as a key architect of Tehran's regional war strategy. Larijani held immense influence within the Islamic Republic and was considered a central pillar of the regime's decision-making apparatus. His reported death marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict triggered by the US-Israeli military offensive launched in late February.
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