Israeli Defense Minister Esmail Khatib, an Iranian minister, has been reported dead following an attack. Israel Katz stated that Khatib was “eliminated” during a nighttime operation, as detailed by Telegrafi. Currently, there has been no official confirmation from Iran concerning the reported demise of Khatib.
Katz further indicated that he and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have authorized the military to target any other senior Iranian official considered a threat, without needing further authorization. This action follows the United States’ deployment of 2270-kilogram bombs on Iranian underground facilities situated near the Strait of Hormuz. This death occurred after Tehran’s acknowledgment of the assassination of Ali Larijani, the country’s influential national security chief, and the head of the Basij paramilitary force affiliated with the IRGC.
Esmail Khatib was one of the Iranian officials for whom the United States is actively seeking intelligence. The situation remains highly sensitive, with ongoing concerns about escalating tensions in the region. The targeting of high-ranking Iranian officials represents a significant development in the ongoing conflict.
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According to Israeli sources, the Iranian intelligence minister is deceased.