Israel Katz announced that an Israeli airstrike successfully targeted and killed Alireza Tangsiri, the commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards’ navy, along with several senior officers in the naval command.
“Last night, in a precise and lethal operation, the IDF eliminated the commander of the Revolutionary Guards’ navy, Tangsiri, along with senior officers of the naval command,” Katz said in a video statement. “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.”
The strike marks the latest in a series of US-Israeli operations targeting key Iranian military figures since the joint attacks began on February 28. According to Israeli officials, several top Iranian commanders, including Ali Larijani, have been killed in recent strikes.
In recent days, Israeli forces have focused on Iran’s naval capabilities. Last week, airstrikes targeted multiple Iranian naval vessels in the Caspian Sea, including missile-equipped ships, support vessels, and patrol craft, as part of ongoing efforts to weaken Tehran’s maritime threat.
The elimination of Tangsiri, a key figure responsible for Iran’s maritime operations and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, underscores Israel’s intensified military campaign aimed at curbing Iranian influence and protecting critical shipping lanes in the region.
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