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Iran Launches Missile, Drone Attacks in Revenge for Larijani Killing

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An Iranian flag during a protest against conflict outside the White House in Washington, DC.Photographer: Aaron Schwartz/Bloomberg

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By Lucy Meakin

March 18, 2026 at 10:36 AM UTC

Good morning. Iran launches more attacks in revenge for its security chief’s killing. At home, all eyes are on the Federal Reserve’s assessment of what the conflict means for the economy. And we ask if the rewards of AI outweigh its massive costs. Listen to the day’s top stories.

— Lucy Meakin