Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:04am on 18 Mar 2026,Wednesday International
Ali Larijani, a central figure in Iran’s security and nuclear policy, was killed in an air strike near Tehran alongside his son Morteza Larijani, deputy Alireza Bayat and bodyguards, Iranian authorities confirmed. The strike, reportedly targeting his daughter’s home in Pardis, marks one of the most direct blows to Iran’s senior leadership amid escalating conflict. Israel acknowledged eliminating key figures, including Gholamreza Soleimani, and signalled continued targeting of top officials. Larijani, a former parliament speaker and nuclear negotiator, played a major role in shaping Iran’s strategic policy. His death deepens leadership uncertainty as tensions intensify across the region. (PC: India Today)
