"Tangsiri, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' navy, was targeted along with other senior naval commanders, Katz said. Katz accused Tangsiri of being responsible for the 'mining and blocking' of the Strait of Hormuz."
"Katz did not offer details about the location of the strike. Iranian authorities did not immediately provide confirmation of his killing."
"As recently as Tuesday, a social media account appearing to belong to Tangsiri was warning vessels wishing to transit through the Strait of Hormuz that they required permission from Iranian authorities."
"Tangsiri sits atop a structure ... that is responsible for the sabotage of vessels in the international waters, Treasury officials wrote at the time."
Israel's military conducted an overnight strike that resulted in the death of Alireza Tangsiri, the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' navy. Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that Tangsiri was responsible for obstructing the Strait of Hormuz. The operation was described as an effort to assist in opening this vital waterway. Tangsiri had previously issued warnings to vessels about needing permission to transit through the strait. He was sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury in 2019 for threats related to the strait's closure.
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