Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:40pm on 18 Mar 2026,Wednesday India
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei warned of retaliation after senior official Ali Larijani was killed in a strike blamed on the US and Israel. He said, “criminals will soon pay for his blood.” The killing marks a sharp rise in the ongoing conflict. Larijani was a key figure in Iran’s security and political system. Officials said his death could affect decision-making during the war. He had strong links with both political leaders and the security forces. The conflict has already seen several top leaders killed. Casualties continue to rise across Iran, Israel and the wider region. (PC: India Today)
