On 18 March local time, the funeral of one of Iran's most senior security officials, Ali Larijani, took place in Tehran.

According to Iranian sources, Ali Larijani and his son Morteza Larijani were killed in an attack at his daughter's house. The incident took place in the context of the recent terrorist attack that has shaken the Iranian political environment.

In an official statement issued in the early hours of 18 March, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed deep sorrow at the death of the Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council and former Speaker of Parliament. He also stressed that Iran would respond to the attack and promised to retaliate.

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