IRAN LEADERSHIP & SUCCESSION CRISIS

Israel afirma haber matado a Ali Lariyaní, figura clave del régimen iraní

3/17/2026, 7:08:42 PM

Israel has claimed responsibility for killing Ali Larijani, one of the most influential figures in the Iranian regime, in what would mark the most significant assassination since the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Tehran has so far maintained silence over his fate, neither confirming nor denying the claim. The reported killing represents a dramatic escalation in Israel's campaign to decapitate Iranian leadership during the ongoing war.

Israel says it killed Iranian security chief Ali Larijani in air strike

3/17/2026, 7:07:04 PM

Israel has announced it killed Ali Larijani, a senior Iranian security official, in an air strike, along with the head of the paramilitary Basij force. However, Iranian authorities have yet to confirm either death, leaving the claims unverified. The announcement marks a significant escalation, targeting figures at the heart of Iran's security establishment.

Última hora del ataque de Estados Unidos e Israel contra Irán, en directo | Trump, sobre la negativa de sus aliados a sumarse a su ofensiva en Ormuz: “¡No necesitamos la ayuda de nadie!”

3/17/2026, 6:31:41 PM

The US-Israel military offensive against Iran continues to escalate, with Trump dismissing allied reluctance to join operations in the Strait of Hormuz by declaring "We don't need anyone's help!" Meanwhile, Israel claims to have killed Ali Larijani, Iran's security chief, as well as the head of the Basij paramilitary force — a killing confirmed by Iranian state media. Adding to the turmoil, the director of the US National Counterterrorism Center has resigned, stating that "Iran did not pose an imminent threat."

3/17/2026, 6:16:00 PM

Eighteen days into the conflict, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps continues to function despite suffering significant military setbacks. Its decentralised command structure has enabled operations to persist even under heavy pressure. Analysts, however, detect mounting signs of strain within Iran's power structures that could signal deeper instability ahead.

Iran : la mort de Larijani, une "opportunité" pour les Iraniens (Netanyahu)

3/17/2026, 4:01:55 PM

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that Israel's killing of Ali Larijani gives Iranians "an opportunity to take their destiny into their own hands," in a video released by his office. The statement frames the assassination of the senior Iranian official as a strategic and political opening for the Iranian people. The remarks mark a significant escalation in Israel's public messaging around its military campaign against Iran.

بعد أنباء مقتل لاريجاني وسليماني.. إيران تعلن بدء مرحلة جديدة من الهجمات

3/17/2026, 3:46:52 PM

Iran has launched a new wave of missile and drone strikes targeting Israel and multiple sites across the region, declaring the start of a new phase of military operations. Air raid sirens sounded in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem as powerful explosions were heard. The escalation follows reports of the deaths of senior Iranian figures Ali Larijani and a member of the Soleimani family.

عاجل | الحرس الثوري الإيراني: استشهاد قائد قوات الباسيج العميد غلام رضا سليماني

3/17/2026, 3:37:14 PM

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced the death of Basij Forces Commander Brigadier General Gholam Reza Soleimani. The announcement marks a significant blow to Iran's internal paramilitary command structure amid the ongoing military conflict. The Basij is a powerful domestic paramilitary force subordinate to the IRGC.

Israël donne aux Iraniens une "occasion de prendre en main leur destin", selon Netanyahu

3/17/2026, 3:29:14 PM

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared in a video statement that by killing Ali Larijani, Israel was giving Iranians an "opportunity to take their destiny into their own hands." The remarks frame the targeted killing as an act intended to empower the Iranian people against their leadership. The statement signals Israel's continued strategy of decapitating senior Iranian political figures to accelerate internal pressure on the regime.

إسرائيل تعلن اغتيال لاريجاني وإيران لا تنفي ولا تؤكد

3/17/2026, 3:02:45 PM

Israel has announced the assassination of Ali Larijani, one of Iran's most influential political figures, while Tehran has neither confirmed nor denied the claim. The ambiguity deepened amid posts attributed to Larijani on X, fuelling uncertainty over his fate. Analysts are closely watching what his potential absence would mean for Iran's internal power balance and decision-making structures.

Qui est Ali Larijani, le chef de la sécurité en Iran qu’Israël affirme avoir éliminé ?

3/17/2026, 2:56:04 PM

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.

イスラエル イランのラリジャニ氏殺害と発表 イランの出方注目

3/17/2026, 1:34:41 PM

Israeli Defence Minister Katz has announced the killing of Ali Larijani, Secretary-General of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, which oversees the country's defence and foreign policy. Larijani was considered one of Iran's most influential figures. International attention is now focused on how Tehran will respond to the assassination of such a senior official.

השאלה שצריכה להטריד - מי ימלא את מקומו של לריג'אני

3/17/2026, 10:06:40 AM

The ongoing elimination of senior figures in Iran's political and security leadership risks deepening fractures within the Iranian regime. However, analysts warn that the assassination of Ali Larijani could paradoxically strengthen the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, which had already gained influence prior to his death. His removal may benefit Mojtaba Khamenei, who has close ties with the IRGC, further consolidating the Guards' grip on power.

האיש החזק במשטר, בכירי הג'יהאד ומפקד המיליציה שדם רבבות על ידיה: אלה היעדים באיראן

3/17/2026, 9:32:23 AM

An Israeli report profiles key figures targeted in Iran, including Ali Larijani — Khamenei's right-hand man and a philosophy doctorate who married into the Khomeini inner circle — as well as senior Islamic Jihad leader Mohammad al-Hindi and Basij commander Gholam Reza Soleimani, who led the brutal suppression of protests. Also named is Akram Ajouri, a senior Islamic Jihad figure who survived an assassination attempt in Syria. The article offers a detailed look at the ideological, family and institutional ties binding Iran's security and clerical elite.

מוג'תבא נשאר בלי חלופה שלטונית: המטרה הישראלית ברצף החיסולים

3/17/2026, 9:11:29 AM

The assassination of Ali Larijani signals that Israel is deliberately seeking to leave Iran without a functional leadership or succession structure. While Israeli assessments suggest Mojtaba Khamenei is alive, he is believed to be not in effective control of affairs. Larijani, who had opposed Mojtaba's rise and served as a counterweight to him, has now been eliminated — fundamentally altering Iran's internal power dynamics.

מנהיג איראן בפועל לריג'אני חוסל בדירת מסתור - וגם מפקד הבסיג' וסגנו

3/17/2026, 8:21:49 AM

Israel assassinated Ali Larijani — Iran's acting supreme leader — along with the commander of the Basij paramilitary force and his deputy, in a targeted strike on a safe house in Tehran. Larijani had made a high-profile public appearance in the capital just days earlier and had written that "death is happiness." The operation had reportedly been planned for the previous night but was postponed at the last moment. Last week, an underground compound housing Islamic Jihad's second-in-command Akram Ajouri and Mohammed al-Hindi was also bombed.

ההערכה בארה"ב: המשטר האיראני ישרוד - ויהפוך "נועז" יותר

3/17/2026, 7:14:36 AM

US intelligence assesses that the Iranian regime will survive the American and Israeli military strikes and emerge stronger and more assertive, according to the Washington Post. The Revolutionary Guards are expected to consolidate power, and Mojtaba Khamenei is seen as likely to serve as a partner figure rather than an authoritative leader like his father. An Iranian regime opponent warned that while Israeli strikes on the Basij are encouraging, the prospect of living under this regime after the war is deeply frightening.

Is Mojtaba Khamenei Recovering At A Hospital In Moscow? What Russia Said

3/17/2026, 6:21:06 AM

Mojtaba Khamenei, who has assumed the role of Iran's Supreme Leader following his father Ali Khamenei's death in a US-Israeli airstrike on February 28, is reportedly receiving medical treatment in Moscow after sustaining severe injuries in the same strike. Russia has responded to reports of his hospitalisation in a Russian medical facility. The development highlights the fragile state of Iran's leadership in the aftermath of the conflict.

Iranian Sleeper Cells In The US Activated? Encrypted Broadcasts Detected

3/17/2026, 6:15:54 AM

US intelligence agencies detected an encrypted broadcast inside the United States shortly after Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed in joint US-Israeli strikes, raising fears that Iranian sleeper cells may have been activated on American soil. The development signals a potential domestic security threat as a direct consequence of the military operation that eliminated Iran's top leader. Authorities are on high alert as they work to decode the transmissions and assess the threat level.

Father Dead, Officer Reduced To "Kilos Of Flesh", How Mojtaba Survived Attack

3/17/2026, 5:30:33 AM

Iran's newly appointed Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei narrowly survived the US-Israeli strike that killed his father, former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, along with other family members. Mojtaba had stepped outside the compound for a brief errand just minutes before the blast, sparing his life. The strike reportedly reduced one officer present to what survivors described as "kilos of flesh," underscoring the devastating scale of the attack.