Larijani's Son and Deputy Killed Together, Israel Conducted Weeks of Tracking and Will "Chase Down" Mujtaba

CoinNetwork · 2026-03-18T00:17:27+00:00

Iranian political figure Larijani and his son were killed in an attack at their home, with his deputy also murdered. Following an Israeli airstrike on Tehran, Larijani's death was confirmed. In response to the incident, Iran has designated replacements for key officials to ensure continuity of state functions.

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2026-03-18 00:17:27

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CryptoWorld reports that on March 18, according to Iranian sources, Qasem Soleimani and his son Morteza Soleimani were assassinated at his daughter’s home in Pardis, along with deputy Ali Reza Bayat. The New York Times states that the funerals for Soleimani and his son will be held on the 18th. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on the 17th local time that Soleimani had been killed. CryptoWorld reports that early that morning, Israel launched an airstrike in Tehran, the capital of Iran. It is said that after the assassination of Ali Khamenei, Israel tracked Soleimani for several weeks. Additionally, Israeli Defense Forces spokesperson Efi Duvlin said on the 17th that the IDF will “hunt down” Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Ebrahim Raisi. According to Xinhua News Agency citing Iran’s Fars News Agency, Iran has pre-designated 3 to 7 alternative officials and military commanders to ensure the continuity of key government functions in case of emergencies.

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