Call Me Back - with Dan Senor Ark News Daily: Israel kills top Iranian regime leaders
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Mar 18, 2026 A rapid news roundup on Israel's strikes that reportedly killed top Iranian leaders. Coverage of heavy Basij losses and strikes in Tehran. Discussion of growing instability within Iran's leadership. Reports on ongoing missile and drone attacks across the region and Gulf security debates. A political aide resigns in protest over the conflict.
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Israel's Decapitation Strike On Iran's Leadership
- Israel conducted targeted airstrikes that killed Iran National Security Chief Ali Larijani and Basij commander Ghalemreza Salamani as part of a decapitation strategy.
- Deborah Pardes reports the strikes also hit deputy commanders and Basij checkpoints in Tehran, and Iran International estimated up to 300 Basij casualties.
Cracks Appearing In Iran's Regime Cohesion
- Israeli sources report growing signs of distress and internal divisions within Iran's military and political elite after sustained Israeli and U.S. strikes.
- Deborah Pardes cites Channel 12 and the New York Times on disputes over Majdabi Khamenei's succession and factions opposing hereditary rule.
Iran's Ongoing Missile Campaign Against Neighbors
- Iran continues missile and drone attacks on Israel and neighbors, frequently using cluster warheads and striking infrastructure like train stations.
- The UAE closed airspace and reported intercepting dozens of ballistic missiles and drones during the strikes.
