Israel announced the killing of Ali Larijani, a top Iranian security official and former head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, along with several associates in overnight airstrikes, marking a significant escalation in the conflict with Iran. Larijani’s death removes a key insider known for balancing military action with negotiation, potentially hardening Iran’s stance, while Israel also targeted General Gholam Reza Soleimani, accused of repressing protesters. These assassinations have heightened regional tensions, disrupted global oil markets, and may entrench hardline factions in Iran, reducing prospects for a political resolution.
