News18 Afternoon Digest: Israel Targets Iran’s Security Chief, India Condemns Pakistan's Airstrike On Kabul Hospital & Other Stories

Last Updated:March 17, 2026, 14:32 IST

We are also covering: India In Crosshairs Of Iran's Power Struggle As IRGC Derails Safe Passage Talks and Live Updates on US-Israel-Iran War.

In today’s afternoon digest, News18 brings you the latest updates on senior Iranian official Ali Larijani being targeted in an overnight airstrike inside Iran, India in crosshairs of Iran’s power struggle as IRGC derails safe passage talks and other top stories.

Israel Targets Iran’s Security Chief Ali Larijani In Airstrike, Says ‘Unclear If He Was Killed Or Injured’

Israel has targeted senior Iranian official Ali Larijani in an overnight airstrike inside Iran, according to Israeli officials. Read More

India In Crosshairs Of Iran’s Power Struggle As IRGC Derails Safe Passage Talks | Exclusive

India’s efforts to secure safe passage for its interests in West Asia have run into uncertainty as a deepening power struggle within Iran exposes a split between the civilian government and the powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Read More

‘Barbaric, Cowardly, Unconscionable Act Of Violence’: India Condemns Pakistan’s Airstrike On Kabul Hospital

India on Tuesday strongly denounced Pakistan over reported airstrikes on a hospital in Kabul, calling the incident a “cowardly" and “unconscionable" act that targeted civilians. Read More

US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Loud Explosions Hit Tehran; Iran Arrests 10 ‘Foreign Spies’

Several explosions were reported in Dubai and Doha earlier in the day. The US embassy in Baghdad was also targeted in a drone attack today. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia intercepted two drones. Follow Live

‘Crossed Every Red Line’: Why Gulf Countries Want US To Neutralise Iran For Good

Gulf nations have reportedly asked the United States to ensure that its military campaign against Iran decisively weakens Tehran’s ability to threaten the region’s oil lifeline, even as they resist direct involvement in the conflict, Reuters reported. Read More

‘I Left Rajasthan Because…’: Sanju Samson Breaks Silence On RR Exit Ahead Of IPL 2026

Star Indian wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson will play for Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2026. The 31-year-old cricketer from Kerala joined the Chennai-based franchise last year from the Rajasthan Royals in a trade deal ahead of the IPL 2026 auction. Read More

Awez Darbar, Nagma Mirajkar Breakup? Latter Skips His Birthday Bash, Leaves Fans Confused

Months after appearing together on Bigg Boss 19, social media stars Awez Darbar and Nagma Mirajkar have left everyone wondering whether they have broken up. Read More

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