Larijani Warns of Alleged '9/11-Style' Plot by Epstein Network Remnants to Frame Iran

Ali Larijani warned on the social media platform X of an alleged conspiracy similar to the September 11 attacks, claiming remnants of Jeffrey Epstein's network are planning a major terrorist attack to blame Iran.

Larijani emphasized that Iran opposes terrorism in principle and holds no hostility toward the American people, despite tensions with the United States.

His remarks come amid a conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States that has entered its 17th day, marked by targeted military strikes reported by both sides. Officials from Washington and Tehran have rejected mediation proposals aimed at de-escalation.

The war began on February 28 when Israel launched a military campaign named "Rising Lions," targeting key sites inside Iran. The United States joined the offensive with its operation dubbed "Epic Wrath," broadening the confrontation into a regional conflict.

During the strikes, Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was reported killed, along with dozens of senior officials. In response, Iran launched strikes against Israel and several Gulf states, including Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates, as well as Azerbaijan.

A week after Khamenei's reported death, Iran's Assembly of Experts selected Mojtaba Khamenei as the new supreme leader. The latest warnings reflect an intensifying information war alongside the military escalation.