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Israel Targets Iranian Leaders After Intelligence Minister's Assassination

3/18/2026

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Israel has authorized military strikes against Iranian leaders after the assassination of Iran's Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib.
This incident follows the targeted killings of Ali Larijani and Gholamreza Soleimani within two days.
Iranian officials held a funeral for Larijani, claiming his death will not weaken the regime.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz attributed the strikes to intelligence operations.
The U.S. has offered a $10 million reward for information on Iran's new supreme leader and other officials.

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Israel has authorized military strikes against Iranian leaders after the assassination of Iran's Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib.
This incident follows the targeted killings of Ali Larijani and Gholamreza Soleimani within two days.
Iranian officials held a funeral for Larijani, claiming his death will not weaken the regime.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz attributed the strikes to intelligence operations.
The U.S. has offered a $10 million reward for information on Iran's new supreme leader and other officials.