Iran security chief warns of alleged 9/11-style plot to blame Tehran

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, Ali Larijani, said on Sunday that he had received information about an alleged plot to stage a 9/11-style attack and falsely blame it on Iran.

"I’ve heard that the remaining members of Epstein’s network have devised a conspiracy to create an incident similar to 9/11 and blame Iran for it," he said on X. 

“Iran fundamentally opposes such terrorist schemes and has no war with the American people,” Larijani said.

He also said Tehran is acting in self-defence against what he described as attacks by the US and Israel, adding that Iran would respond “strongly and firmly” to punish those responsible. 

I’ve heard that the remaining members of Epstein’s network have devised a conspiracy to create an incident similar to 9/11 and blame Iran for it. Iran fundamentally opposes such terrorist schemes and has no war with the American people.

— Ali Larijani | علی لاریجانی (@alilarijani_ir) March 15, 2026