Iran's Supreme Leader Mourns Larijani, Says Murderers Must Pay the Price
On March 18, Xinhua News Agency reported from Tehran that the social media account of Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei issued a statement expressing condolences for the assassination of Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Larijani, his son, and some colleagues, stating that the perpetrators must pay the price as soon as possible.
Mojtaba stated in a declaration that Larijani was an "outstanding individual with profound knowledge, vision, exceptional wisdom, and loyal dedication," who had extensive experience in various fields including politics, military, security, culture, and management, playing a significant role at all levels of government for decades.
The statement emphasized, "The perpetrators will soon pay the price for this."
On the 17th, the Israel Defense Forces stated that they had carried out an airstrike near Tehran, the capital of Iran, the previous night, assassinating Larijani. The Supreme National Security Council of Iran confirmed Larijani's assassination in a statement early on the 18th. Larijani had long been regarded as one of the most senior members of the Iranian leadership and was a close associate of the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
Mojtaba also expressed condolences for the death of the commander of the Iranian militia "Mobilization of the Poor Organization," Gholam-Reza Soleimani, who was killed in the Israeli airstrike.
Iran's Supreme Leader expressed condolences for the assassination of Larijani and his associates in Tehran on March 18, 2023. He emphasized that the perpetrators must face consequences. The Israeli Defense Forces reportedly carried out an airstrike near Tehran that resulted in Larijani's death, along with the commander of the Iranian militia, Soleimani.
- Iran's Supreme Leader expressed condolences for the assassination of Larijani and his associates.
- Larijani was a senior member of Iran's leadership and a close associate of the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
- The Israeli Defense Forces conducted an airstrike near Tehran, resulting in Larijani's death.
- The Iranian militia commander Soleimani was also mentioned as a casualty in the airstrike.