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Israel Kills Iran Security Chief Ali Larijani in 2026 Tehran Strike

/ 04:06/E1224
Israel has announced the killing of Ali Larijani, the head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, in an overnight airstrike on Tehran. Larijani, a long-time advisor to the late Supreme Leader, was killed alongside Gholamreza Soleimani, the commander of Iran's paramilitary Basij forces. This escalation comes eighteen days into the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran, which has already resulted in approximately 1,300 deaths in Iran and 912 in Lebanon. The conflict is causing significant diplomatic ripples, as Joe Kent, the Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, became the first senior Trump official to resign in protest. In the entertainment world, the 98th Academy Awards saw Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another win six awards, including Best Director. The ceremony took place amidst global tension, with the Academy also preparing for a 2029 move to YouTube streaming. Additionally, the industry is mourning the death of Robert Duvall, the iconic Godfather star who passed away at age 95.

Israel has confirmed the death of Ali Larijani, Iran’s security chief and a top advisor to the late Supreme Leader, following a targeted airstrike in Tehran. The strike, which also killed paramilitary commander Gholamreza Soleimani, marks a significant escalation in the eighteen-day conflict that has already claimed over thirteen hundred lives in Iran. In the United States, the war has triggered political fallout as National Counterterrorism Center director Joe Kent resigned in protest, marking the first high-level departure from the Trump administration. Meanwhile, tension grows within NATO as European allies decline to assist in securing the Strait of Hormuz. In Hollywood, the 98th Academy Awards saw One Battle After Another win six awards, while the industry mourns the passing of legendary actor Robert Duvall at age ninety-five.

Topics Covered

  • ⚡ Iran Security Chief Killed: Details on the Israeli airstrike that eliminated Ali Larijani and Basij commander Gholamreza Soleimani.
  • 🏛️ U.S. Administration Resignation: National Counterterrorism Center director Joe Kent quits over opposition to the ongoing war.
  • 🌍 NATO Tensions: President Trump criticizes European allies for refusing to provide naval assistance in the Strait of Hormuz.
  • 🎭 98th Academy Awards: A recap of the big winners, including Paul Thomas Anderson and record-holder Sinners.
  • 🔬 Future of Broadcasting: The Academy Awards announces a permanent shift from ABC to YouTube streaming beginning in 2029.
  • 🕯️ In Memoriam: Honoring the legacy of Robert Duvall following his death at the age of ninety-five.

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  • (00:00) - Introduction
  • (00:15) - Escalation in Tehran
  • (01:41) - The 98th Academy Awards
  • (03:52) - Conclusion
Israel Kills Iran Security Chief Ali Larijani in 2026 Tehran Strike

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