Mar 18 • 07:06 UTC 🇫🇮 Finland Iltalehti

Iran retaliates fiercely for the killing of Ali Larijani – This is what is known

Iran has launched missile strikes against Israel in retaliation for the killing of its security council secretary, Ali Larijani.

Iran reacted with fury to the Israeli airstrikes that resulted in the death of Ali Larijani, the influential secretary of Iran's security council. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard confirmed that these missile strikes were a direct response to Larijani's killing, highlighting his significance as a key advisor who had held important positions including serving under the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

The missile attacks were concentrated in Tel Aviv and its surrounding areas, with state media reporting that various multi-warhead missiles were employed. The Revolutionary Guard announced that their forces utilized both Qadr and Khorramshahr 4 missiles in the strikes, underscoring the sophisticated military capabilities Iran possesses and its willingness to use them in defense of its interests.

Casualty reports indicate that at least two people have died as a result of the strikes, adding to the rising tensions between Iran and Israel. The ongoing confrontations reflect the broader geopolitical landscape in the region, contributing to an escalating cycle of violence that could have far-reaching implications for security and diplomacy in the Middle East.

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