Top Iranian security official Ali Larijani fired back at U.S. criticism amid the US‑Iran war, mocking American leaders by referencing Epstein Island in a viral social‑media post — a jab that underscores rising diplomatic and information‑war tensions between Tehran and Washington. His remarks came after U.S. comments accusing Iran’s leadership of hiding from conflict. The exchange highlights how the war’s rhetoric now mixes geopolitical confrontation with provocative personal attacks. 


US-Iran War: Iran's Larijani Hits US with Epstein Island Jibe 

Iran’s leadership appears divided after the U.S.-Israel strikes, with senior official Ali Larijani addressing the uncertainty surrounding the absence of Ali Khamenei. Larijani said a temporary leadership council could take charge as Tehran navigates a major political and military crisis.

Iran's Hardliners vs Moderates At Loggerheads? Larijani Denies Internal Division 

As of March 2026, Ali Larijani, an official associated with Iran's Supreme National Security Council, claimed that American soldiers have been captured or "trapped" amid an escalating conflict. Larijani alleged that "a number" of U.S. troops were taken prisoner, while warning that any ground incursion would lead to heavy casualties. 


Iranian Security Council Chief Suggests Americans Are 'Trapped'

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