Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Israel kills senior Iranian officials in strikes

Israel announced the killing of senior Iranian officials Ali Larijani, head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, and Basij commander Gholamreza Soleimani in overnight airstrikes. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed both deaths, describing them as 'eliminated.' The strikes represent a significant blow to Iran's leadership structure amid an ongoing broader conflict between Israel, the U.S., and Iran.