After initial uncertainty over his fate, Israeli officials confirmed that Ali Larijani – one of Iran's most powerful political figures – was killed in an overnight precision strike on his Tehran safehouse.
Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed that Larijani, whom The New York Times had named Iran's de facto leader, was killed overnight in an IDF strike alongside other senior regime officials, including the Basij commander.
For over a decade, Hen Mazzig has fought the delegitimization of Israel. Now, he tells Israel Hayom that Israel's global image has reached an all-time low, fueled by hate he calls "a mental illness." Against the backdrop of two Iran operations, he explains why diaspora Jews are undeterred by missiles – but not by antisemitism.
Cairo has so far taken on the role of mediator in the war with Iran, but local media is clearly leaning toward Tehran. For now, Egypt appears to prefer preserving the current balance of power in the region.
Iran's threat to close the world's most vital shipping lane is proving harder to neutralize than any airstrike – and Beijing may hold the key.
