On Tuesday, March 17, 2026, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the elimination of Ali Larijani , the Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council. After hours of silence, Tehran’s state-run Tasnim and Fars news agencies confirmed his death, labeling him a "martyr." Larijani was widely considered the most experienced and practical operator remaining in the Iranian leadership following the February 28 strikes that killed the previous Supreme Leader. 1. The Strike: Precision in Pardis The assassination took place overnight in the Pardis district, a suburb east of Tehran. The Target: Larijani was located at his daughter’s residence, where he had reportedly moved for security. The Casualties: The strike killed Larijani alongside his son, Morteza Larijani , and his deputy for security affairs, Alireza Bayat . Joint Operation: Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that a simultaneous strike also killed Gholamreza Soleimani , the commander of the Basij param...
Police fear that young drivers will avoid DUI checkpoints as word about their locations spread. All thanks to Twitter. Drivers can upload locations and other will navigate away from these points. Sobriety tests points In Fresno, Calif., police say they know their checkpoints are being avoided by young drivers sending tweets. Sgt. Dave Gibeault, head of the traffic unit, tells McClatchy Newspapers his own daughter has sent him text messages about where she's heard there is a checkpoint. Police in Phoenix agree saying it is not just Twitter that is being used but Facebook and iPhone apps as well. Is it any wonder that there would be an iPhone app for this as well. The police themselves give out notice to the public about the DUI checkpoints except specific locations. With people now broadcasting on social sites and smartphones it now makes the situation a little tricky as the police know people are going to go out of their way to avoid they checkpoints and that should not cause an...