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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Top Iran security chief Ali Larijani killed after Israel air strikes in major blow to country’s leadership

Israel has claimed responsibility for the deaths of two senior Iranian security officials, a move described as a significant blow aimed at further weakening the Islamic Republic's leadership as it faces its greatest test in decades.

Iran confirmed both killings and retaliated by firing salvos of missiles and drones at its Gulf Arab neighbours and Israel on Tuesday.

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