Iran Conflict — 2026-03-18
Iran Confirms Larijani Killing; IRGC Launches 100+ Missile Strikes on Israel in Retaliation
Tehran confirmed the death of SNSC Secretary Ali Larijani, his son Morteza, and several aides in an Israeli strike -- the highest-ranking Iranian official killed since Khamenei on Day 1. The IRGC responded with missile strikes on 100+ military targets inside Israel. FM Araghchi stated Iran's government 'does not rely on a single individual,' signaling institutional continuity despite successive decapitation strikes.
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