Israel has reportedly carried out a targeted airstrike against senior Iranian official Ali Larijani, significantly escalating the ongoing conflict with Iran.

According to multiple reports, the strike was part of a broader wave of Israeli military operations aimed at key Iranian leadership and security infrastructure. Larijani, who serves as a top security figure and close confidant within Iran’s leadership, was among the primary targets. However, it remains unclear whether he was killed or injured in the attack, as no official confirmation has been issued by Iranian authorities.

Israeli officials have described the operation as a strategic attempt to weaken Iran’s command structure during the intensifying conflict. Some reports suggest that other high-ranking figures, including members of Iran’s internal security apparatus, were also targeted in the strikes.  Larijani is considered one of the most influential figures in Iran’s political and security establishment, especially following recent upheavals in the country’s leadership. His potential death would mark a major blow to Tehran and could further destabilize the region.

The development comes amid a rapidly expanding confrontation between Israel and Iran, with both sides engaging in direct and proxy attacks across multiple fronts. Analysts warn that such high-profile targeted strikes could trigger a sharper military response from Iran, increasing the risk of a wider regional war.

As of now, uncertainty continues to surround Larijani’s condition, while tensions between the two nations show no signs of easing.