Iran’s top leadership closes ranks after the killing of Ali Larijani, signalling retaliation while highlighting his long political and security career across key institutions.
Lt Gen Zamir said that "significant elimination achievements were recorded overnight, with the potential to impact the campaign's achievements and the IDF's missions" -- in an apparent reference to the strike targeting Larijani.
Condemning US actions in the region, Larijani accused US President Donald Trump of pursuing an “Israel-first” agenda, asserting that Iran did not initiate hostilities.
Larijani has joined a list of Iranian lawmakers who have tested positive for the virus, including senior adviser to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Ali Akbar Velayati, and Vice President Eshaq Jahangiri.
On the eve of what was already likely to be a strained meeting, Britain, France and Germany accused Iran of developing nuclear-capable ballistic missiles, in a letter to the UN on Thursday.
