Tehran, Mar 18 (V7N) – Iran has confirmed the death of National Security Advisor Ali Larijani in an Israeli airstrike, while attention has also turned to the final letter he wrote before his death.

According to reports, Larijani was killed on Tuesday night local time. Before his death, he wrote a letter addressed to the martyrs who had sacrificed their lives while serving the country.

In the letter, Larijani praised the martyrs’ dedication, writing that their funeral and burial ceremonies were held with great pride and dignity. He added that such sacrifices have strengthened the foundation of Iran’s armed forces throughout history.

“I ask Almighty Allah to grant the martyrs high honor and a good reward. They were brave, responsible, and selfless, sacrificing their lives to protect the security and ideals of the country. Their sacrifice will inspire the nation, and future generations will follow their path,” Larijani wrote.

He also expressed condolences to the families of the martyrs, noting that “this loss cannot be compensated, but their sacrifice will not be in vain.”

Ali Larijani was known as a close confidant of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and was one of Iran’s most influential security officials.

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