"Israel's defense minister Israel Katz says Israel has killed two senior Iranian officials: Ali Larijani, the head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council and public policy adviser to the supreme leader, and Gholamreza Soleimani, the commander of Iran's paramilitary Basij forces."
"The Israeli military said Soleimani oversaw Basij units that played a central role in crackdowns on recent protests, and described his killing as a 'significant blow' to Iran's security command structure."
"European leaders, meanwhile, again rejected President Trump's demand for naval assistance to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with leaders in the U.K., Germany, Spain and Italy all signaling Monday they would not send ships to the strategic waterway."
Israel's defense minister announced a targeted military strike in Tehran that killed Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, and Gholamreza Soleimani, a top Basij commander. The Israeli military characterized Soleimani's death as a significant blow to Iran's security structure, noting his role in suppressing recent protests. Simultaneously, European leaders from the U.K., Germany, Spain, and Italy refused President Trump's request for naval support to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Canada, France, Germany, Italy, and the U.K. jointly urged de-escalation between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. Ongoing operations continued across the region, with attacks reported on the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad and vessels in the Persian Gulf. Casualty figures include approximately 1,300 deaths in Iran, 886 in Lebanon, and 12 in Israel since February 28.
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