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Air raid sirens went off in northern Israel on Tuesday after reports of a new Iranian missile launch, following Israel’s claim that Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, had been killed.
According to Israeli broadcaster Channel 12, warning systems were activated in the western Galilee region shortly after the reported strike. There were no immediate details on casualties or material damage.
The missile launch came hours after Israel said it had killed Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, in an overnight airstrike.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that the military had targeted Larijani during a night operation in Iran and claimed he had been killed. Iranian authorities had not confirmed the claim at the time of reporting.
Israel’s Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir also said earlier that the military had struck "key figures" in Iran overnight, without providing further details.
Israel and the United States have been carrying out coordinated strikes on Iran since Feb. 28, with reported deaths reaching around 1,300, including Iran’s former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
In response, Iran has carried out missile and drone attacks targeting Israel and countries hosting U.S. military assets, including Jordan, Iraq, and Gulf states, causing casualties, infrastructure damage, and air travel disruptions.
The Strait of Hormuz, a vital energy corridor that carries about 20% of the world’s daily oil and gas supply, has been closed to shipping traffic for nearly three weeks, rattling global markets.
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