Key Iran leader killed: what does it mean for the war? - The Latest
17 March 2026

Key Iran leader killed: what does it mean for the war? - The Latest

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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