Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:02am on 19 Mar 2026,Thursday International
Mojtaba Khamenei warned of retaliation after the killing of senior Iranian official Ali Larijani in a strike blamed on the United States and Israel. Calling the perpetrators “criminals,” he said they would “soon pay,” signalling escalation in the ongoing conflict. Abbas Araghchi said Iran’s system remains intact despite leadership losses. Larijani’s death, a key link between political and security institutions, could strain decision-making as targeted strikes reduce experienced leadership. Analysts warn coordination may weaken. The conflict has caused thousands of deaths across the region, with varying casualty estimates reported by different sources. (PC: India Today)
