Reports are emerging that Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, may have been assassinated.
The claim was made by Israel defense minister Katz.
Israeli officials have not provided detailed evidence to support the allegation. Iranian authorities have also not issued any confirmation or denial.
If confirmed, Larijani would be among the highest-ranking Iranian figures killed in the current conflict.
His position places him at the center of Iran’s strategic decision-making.
The report follows earlier strikes that allegedly killed Ali Khamenei and members of his family.
Those attacks were said to have taken place on February 28, the first day of the war.
The United States and Israel have been linked to those initial strikes. However, full details remain unclear, and official accounts differ.
Analysts warn that the killing of a senior figure like Larijani could sharply escalate tensions. It may also trigger retaliatory actions from Iran or its regional allies.
With no independent verification yet available, uncertainty remains high.
International observers are urging caution as the situation continues to develop.