Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz had announced his death on March 26.
“In a precise and lethal operation, the IDF eliminated the commander of the IRGC Navy, Tangsiri, along with senior naval command officials,” he reportedly said at the time.The killing marks a major escalation in the Israel-Iran conflict, where multiple top Iranian military figures have been targeted in the month-long attacks from both sides since February 28.
Among the most high-profile killings was Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, alongside senior aides and security officials. Key military figures killed the same day included IRGC chief Mohammad Pakpour, Defence Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh, and armed forces chief Abdolrahim Mousavi.
Subsequent strikes through March have continued to hit senior ranks, including Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib, Basij commander Gholamreza Soleimani, and multiple IRGC and Quds Force officials operating in Iran and Lebanon.
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First Published: Mar 30, 2026 2:20 PM IS
