March 18, 2026
Israel Says It Killed Iranian Intelligence Chief in Overnight Strike
The killing of Khatib, which has not been confirmed by Iran, follows a series of Israeli strikes targeting senior Iranian officials.
TL;DR
- Israel claims to have killed Iran's intelligence minister, Esmail Khatib, in an airstrike in Tehran.
- The Israeli military stated Khatib's death is a major setback to the Iranian regime's command structures.
- The IDF said Khatib oversaw surveillance, espionage, and covert operations, including those against Israel and U.S. targets.
- The Israeli military also noted Khatib's role in the arrest and killing of Iranian protesters.
- Israel warned that its campaign against senior Iranian officials will continue.
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