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Israel Claims Killing Iran's Basij Commander, National Security Chief

Members of Iran's Basij paramilitary forces aim slings during a rally marking Al-Quds Day, a commemorative day held annually on the last Friday of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan. (AFP file photo)

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News18•17-03-2026, 17:17

Israel Claims Killing Iran's Basij Commander, National Security Chief

•Israel claims to have killed Iran's national security chief Ali Larijani and Basij commander Gholamreza Soleimani.
•Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz stated both officials were "eliminated last night."
•Soleimani was reportedly killed in a precise air strike in Tehran, according to the Israeli military.
•The Basij, a volunteer paramilitary force under Iran’s IRGC, is known for suppressing protests and maintaining internal security.
•The conflict, now in its third week, has resulted in significant casualties across Iran, Lebanon, and Israel.

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