According to a report by Sky News on Friday, March 13, 2026, Ali Larijani, Iran’s national security chief, has strongly condemned what he described as an “attack on the march route,” framing it as a sign of Israel’s growing desperation in its efforts to destabilize the country.
Larijani made the remarks while en route to participate in ongoing public demonstrations, emphasizing that the incident reflects external powers’ inability to intimidate the Iranian populace.
Speaking to Iran’s state broadcaster, IRIB, Larijani highlighted the resilience and unity of the Iranian people in the face of foreign pressure. “Trump is not smart enough to see that the Iranian nation is mature, strong, and determined,” he said, underscoring that attempts to undermine Iran through acts of aggression or intimidation would ultimately strengthen national resolve. See More/Read Original