Tehran is reeling from the loss of Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, his son Morteza, deputy security chief Alireza Bayat, and multiple guards. Officials label it a brazen hit by US and Israeli forces in a Tehran neighborhood, branding it not murder but martyrdom in service to the Islamic Republic.
The Foreign Ministry’s powerful statement hails Larijani as a true servant of the nation—a philosophical mind, intellectual giant, devoted patriot, and steadfast ally to the revolution’s leadership. Gratitude flows to those worldwide offering condolences, while deepest sympathies go to his family.
Condemning the ‘heinous crime’ in the strongest terms, Iran calls on the United Nations to recognize the assault and counter the aggressors’ pattern of violations. ‘The United Nations, its Security Council, and the Secretary-General must discharge their duties against the persistent military offensives and serious offenses by Israel and the US targeting our people,’ the ministry declares.
A stern warning follows: Ignoring the occupiers’ twisted conduct could plunge global society into ethical collapse and disorder, impacting everyone. Shared widely by the Indian Embassy online, the message seeks to rally international pressure.
This tragedy spotlights escalating proxy conflicts, with Iran positioning Larijani’s sacrifice as a rallying cry. Observers anticipate UN debates and potential sanctions talks, as the incident fuels anti-Western sentiment across the region.