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An Israeli airstrike reportedly targeted the residence of Kamal Kharazi in Tehran, seriously injuring him and killing his wife.
He previously served as Iran's ambassador to the UN and as foreign minister during Khatami's presidency. He's served as a member of the Expediency Discernment Council since 2022.
He's currently the head of the Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, a state-run think tank that advises the Supreme Leader.
He had a close personal relationship with Ali Khamenei. Khamenei's son, Masoud, married Kamal's niece.