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Briefing: Top Iranian officials killed in Israeli airstrike in wartime blow to country's leadership

Strategic angle: Iran has confirmed the deaths of two senior security officials, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions.

by Editorial Staff|Mar 17, 2026|1 MIN READ|WORLD

Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, confirmed dead.

General Gholamreza Sol also among the casualties.

The airstrike represents a major blow to Iran's leadership during ongoing conflicts.