Israel has announced that it has killed a senior Iranian military figure, Alireza Tangsiri, who headed the naval arm of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
According to Israel’s Defence Minister, Israel Katz, the operation took place on Wednesday night. He described it as “in a precise … operation” and said it also targeted other “senior officers of the naval command” in Iran.
Katz further stated, “The man who was directly responsible for the terrorist operation of mining and blocking the Strait of Hormuz to shipping was blown up and eliminated.”
Despite the claim, there has been no official confirmation from Iranian authorities as of the time of filing this report.
A journalist with Al Jazeera, Tohid Asadi, who is reporting from Tehran, said uncertainty still surrounds the development. He noted, “But if it’s true, it’s going to be another major blow for a country that has already experienced a lot of military commanders being killed.”
The latest claim comes amid the ongoing conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran, which began on February 28. Since then, Israel has repeatedly announced the killing of several top Iranian officials.
Among those previously reported killed are Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, and security figure Ali Larijani.
Other casualties linked to Israeli attacks include the head of the Basij paramilitary force, Gholamreza Soleimani, as well as Iran’s Intelligence Minister, Esmail Khatib.
In addition to targeting individuals, Israeli forces have in recent days intensified strikes on Iran’s naval capabilities. Reports indicate that several naval vessels were hit last week in the Caspian Sea. These included ships equipped with missile systems, support vessels, and patrol craft.
The situation continues to evolve, with tensions rising across the region as both sides maintain military pressure.
