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The news arrived in the early hours of the morning, filtered through Middle Eastern sources and quickly circulated on international circuits: Ali Larijani has been killed in a targeted airstrike, attributed to Israel. A surgical operation, according to initial reports, that would have directly hit one of the nerve centers of Iranian security
IRAN. Larijani was not just any name. A historical figure of the Islamic Republic, former commander of the Revolutionary Guards and for years a cornerstone of national strategy, he still held a key role in the decision-making mechanisms related to security at the time of his death.
The details remain fragmentary, but the outline appears clear: a precise raid, likely based on high-level intelligence, that struck without leaving room for reaction. Iranian authorities have not provided a complete account of the incident, merely confirming the death and promising a response.
According to regional sources, the operation would be part of a broader strategy of targeted elimination of figures considered crucial in the Iranian military and political network.
A seasoned politician and establishment figure, Larijani has been a constant presence in the corridors of Iranian power. Closely aligned with the Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, he has held prominent roles: from national security to the presidency of parliament.
In the 2000s, he was the face of the negotiations on the nuclear program, embodying a more pragmatic approach compared to the fiery rhetoric of then-President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. But his pragmatism should not be misleading: Larijani was, above all, a man loyal to the logic of the regime.
In recent months, his name had resurfaced strongly in the internal dynamics of Iran. According to various accounts, he had been given a direct role in managing the protests that swept across the country, which were harshly suppressed.
A delicate assignment, which had strengthened its political weight but also its exposure. In a system where internal security and external confrontation intertwine, Larijani represented a connection point between domestic repression and international strategy.
The killing comes amid a phase of rising tension between Iran and Israel. In recent years, the confrontation has gradually shifted from indirect operations to increasingly explicit and targeted interventions.
Striking a figure like Larijani means raising the level of confrontation: no longer just infrastructures or militias, but key men of the state apparatus.
In Tehran, the official reaction has been harsh: a promise of revenge and an increase in security measures. But beyond the statements, there remains a difficult reality to ignore: the Iranian apparatus appears increasingly vulnerable to precision operations.
The death of Larijani raises immediate questions: who will take his place? And above all, what will be the Iranian response?
Because if there is one thing that clearly emerges from this affair, it is this: the confrontation between Tehran and Israel has entered a new phase, more direct and more dangerous.
