Death of Iran’s Ali Larijani confirmed

The death of Iran’s Secretary of the National Security Council, Ali Larijani, has been officially confirmed. This was reported on Larijani’s official X account.

Ali Larijani died on March 17, 2026, as a result of a strike by the Israeli army. His death will create serious challenges for Iran. Larijani, who had long been part of the country’s leadership and was able to maneuver between political circles, security forces, the military, and business elites, was a key figure in managing Iran’s current military activities.