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Israel Announces Killing of Iranian Naval Commander Who Ordered Strait of Hormuz Closure
Iranian Naval Commander Eliminated
Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that Alireza Tangsiri, Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy, was targeted and killed in an Israeli attack. Katz stated that the operation precisely eliminated Commander Tangsiri along with senior members of the naval command. He noted that Tangsiri was directly responsible for the terrorist act of mining and blocking navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
US-Israeli Intelligence Collaboration
A senior Israeli official indicated that the strike was executed based on American and Israeli intelligence. Israel emphasized that this operation demonstrates its deep intelligence capabilities, capable of penetrating to Iran's highest levels. Katz added that this is significant news for reopening the Strait of Hormuz and expresses the IDF's assistance, highlighting the historic partnership between U.S. President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
*Source: Fox News World (2026-03-26)*
