Loud booms heard in Dubai as Iran retaliates after death of security chief

WorldPolitics
18 Mar 2026 • 5:42 PM MYT
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  • Missiles were intercepted over Dubai and a drone over Saudi Arabia, following Iranian threats of retaliation.
  • Iran vowed a 'decisive' response after its security chief, Ali Larijani, was killed in an Israeli airstrike.
  • Larijani, a senior Iranian official, was reportedly killed by an Israeli airstrike, prompting the Iranian army chief to promise a strong reaction.
  • Iran's Revolutionary Guards launched missiles at central Israel, stating it was in revenge for Larijani's death.
  • At least two people were killed near Tel Aviv as a result of the Iranian missile attack.

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