politics
March 17, 2026
Key Iran Leader ‘Killed’: What Does It Mean for War?
Israel claims it has killed the influential Iranian national security chief Ali Larijani in overnight strikes. If confirmed, Larijani’s death would represent a devastating blow to the regime, and the most senior official to die since Ali Khamenei’s death. Lucy Hough speaks to deputy head of international news, Devika Bhat.
TL;DR
- Israel claims to have killed Iranian national security chief Ali Larijani.
- The strikes occurred overnight.
- Larijani's death would be a devastating blow to the regime.
- He would be the most senior official to die since Ali Khamenei.
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