Israel says Iran security chief Ali Larijani Killed; Pak strikes Kabul, killing 408

Israel claims to have killed Ali Larijani, Iran's National Security Council Secretary and a key figure in Tehran's inner circle, described as the country's number two leader. The strike also reportedly eliminated the commander of Iran's Basij force, responsible for suppressing protests. Iran has countered the claim by releasing a handwritten note attributed to Larijani, though it does not directly address the Israeli allegations. The airstrikes mark a significant escalation in the West Asia conflict, with Israel targeting Iran's core power structure. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Modi spoke with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, condemning attacks on the UAE and emphasising the importance of safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. In a separate development, a Pakistani airstrike on a drug rehabilitation hospital in Kabul killed 408 people, including patients and healthcare workers, sparking international outrage and fresh tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan's Taliban government.