Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:50am on 18 Mar 2026,Wednesday International
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi asserted that the country’s power structure remains intact following the killing of senior leader Ali Larijani in a strike, emphasizing that governance is institution-driven rather than reliant on individuals. He stated that repeated losses of top officials have not weakened the system’s functioning. Amid escalating tensions, Iran has warned of retaliation, with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) expected to respond. The incident is part of a broader escalation, raising concerns over further instability and intensification of conflict across the Middle East. (PC: PTI)
