PDB Afternoon Bulletin | March 17th, 2026: Iran’s De-Facto Leader Killed & Ecuador Declares War on Cartels
- Israel reportedly kills Ali Laranjani, Iran's de facto leader and top national security figure, in overnight airstrike.
- Iran confirms death of General Golem Reza Soleimani, commander of the Basij militia, in same strike.
- Up to 300 Basij members, including senior commanders, repor
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