Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:54am on 18 Mar 2026,Wednesday International
Israel said it carried out an overnight strike in Tehran targeting Iran’s intelligence minister Esmaeil Khatib, according to an Israeli official. Iran warned of wider fallout. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the impact will hit all, “regardless of wealth, faith or race.” Military leaders also warned of a “decisive” and “more devastating” response. Iran confirmed firing cluster missiles at Israel, including Khorramshahr-4 and Qadr missiles. The attack was described as revenge for the killing of Ali Larijani. Meanwhile, the US said it struck Iranian missile sites near the Strait of Hormuz. Fresh missile attacks were also reported in Israel. (PC: The Indian Express)
