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Iran's Supreme Leader Vows Revenge for Larijani's Death

Published March 18, 2026, 20:02
Iran's Supreme Leader Vows Revenge for Larijani's Death

Iran's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, vowed revenge for the death of Ali Larijani, the secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, who was killed in an Israeli strike in Tehran. Khamenei described Larijani as a “martyr” and stated that the strike demonstrates his importance and the hatred of Islam's enemies towards him. He warned that Larijani's blood will strengthen the Islamic system and that the perpetrators will pay the price for their actions. The status of Mojtaba Khamenei himself remains unclear, with reports of a possible injury during the attack, fueling speculation in the media.