Ali Larijani dead? Israeli media says Iran's security chief targeted, fate unclear; Basij chief Soleimani killed

Is Iran's security chief Ali Larijani dead? Fresh reports from the Israeli media claim that he was targeted in overnight strikes, but Ali Larijani's fate remains unclear. Basij paramilitary force commander Gholamreza Soleimani was also reportedly targeted by the Israeli military in the overnight strikes. According to The Times of Israel, Basij chief Soleimani has been killed, the Israel Defence Force (IDF) confirmed. It is not yet known if Ali Larijani was even wounded in the strikes.

Gholamreza Soleimani was targeted by Israel while at a tent camp. The tent was recently put up by the Basij after the IDF struck their headquarters at multiple places. The strikes have also killed Basij's deputy commander and other top officials in the paramilitary force, the IDF has said.

The IDF or any Iranian official are yet to confirm if Ali Larijani is dead or alive.

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