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Israeli Airstrike Kills Iranian Intelligence Minister Khatib

3/19/2026

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Iran confirmed Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib was killed in an Israeli airstrike on March 18, 2026.
President Masoud Pezeshkian condemned the act as a cowardly assassination and offered condolences.
The Israeli military said Khatib helped suppress protests and conduct operations against Israel and the U.S.
The strike followed the deaths of Ali Larijani and Gholam Reza Soleimani, and Israel Katz said the military may target any senior Iranian official.

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Iran confirmed Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib was killed in an Israeli airstrike on March 18, 2026.
President Masoud Pezeshkian condemned the act as a cowardly assassination and offered condolences.
The Israeli military said Khatib helped suppress protests and conduct operations against Israel and the U.S.
The strike followed the deaths of Ali Larijani and Gholam Reza Soleimani, and Israel Katz said the military may target any senior Iranian official.