Larijani publishes handwritten message after assassination claims

A handwritten message attributed to Ali Larijani was published on his official account on X, offering condolences for Iranian military casualties, shortly after Tel Aviv announced the alleged assassination of the senior Iranian official.

In the note, released on the eve of a funeral for what he described as “naval heroes,” Larijani wrote, “Their memory will remain forever in the hearts of the Iranian people, and their sacrifice will strengthen the foundations of the armed forces for years to come.”

به مناسبت مراسم تشییع سلحشوران نیروی دریایی ارتش جمهوری اسلامی ایران: یاد آنان همواره در قلب ملت ایران خواهد بود و این شهادت‌ها بنیان ارتش جمهوری اسلامی را برای سالها در ساختار نیروهای مسلح استوار می‌نماید. ازخداوند متعال علو درجات برای این شهدای عزیز خواستارم. pic.twitter.com/dvTdhyDYbY

— Ali Larijani | علی لاریجانی (@alilarijani_ir) March 17, 2026

Larijani concluded by praying for the fallen, asking God to grant them mercy and a place in paradise.

The message comes amid conflicting reports regarding his fate, with no official confirmation issued by Iranian authorities.