Key Iran leader killed: what does it mean for the war? - The Latest
Mar 17, 2026•10 min
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Israel claims it has killed the influential Iranian national security chief Ali Larijani in overnight strikes. If confirmed, Larijani’s death would represent a devastating blow to the regime, and the most senior official to die since Ali Khamenei’s death. Lucy Hough speaks to deputy head of international news, Devika Bhat – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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