Alexander Mercouris
March 18, 2026 · 7 min read
Zelensky Panics Begs Europe Help; Iran War Depletes US Arsenal, Nothing For Kiev; USS Ford Retreats
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Key Takeaways
- 1The confirmation of Ali Larijani's death in an Israeli airstrike marks another chapter in Israel's ongoing decapitation strategy against Iranian le...
- 2While Israeli claims about successful eliminations have proven consistently accurate, the fundamental question remains: how is this strategy ultima...
- 3The decapitation strategy persists, but it fails to alter the war's strategic calculus.
- 4This approach only makes strategic sense if the war against Iran is ultimately won.
- 5For Israel, anything short of regime change after escalating this conflict so far would constitute a catastrophic strategic failure.
Overview
The confirmation of Ali Larijani's death in an Israeli airstrike marks another chapter in Israel's ongoing decapitation strategy against Iranian leadership. Larijani, who served as Iran's national security advisor and was placed in charge of the country's security apparatus, represents the latest high-profile casualty in Israel's systematic targeting of senior officials across Iran, Hezbollah, Hamas, and other regional actors.
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