Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed that the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) killed Iranian Intelligence Minister Ismail Khatib in an airstrike. The strike took place overnight, although Iranian authorities have not yet confirmed the death. Khatib’s death follows the killings of Iranian officials, including Ali Larijani and Gholamreza Soleimani, in Israeli attacks.
H3: Ismail Khatib Had a $10 Million US Bounty
Khatib was one of the targets of a $10 million bounty placed by the United States. The bounty was issued last week in an effort to capture or eliminate key Iranian figures.
IDF Targets Iran’s Key Military Infrastructure
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) also launched airstrikes on Iranian Revolutionary Guard units, missile systems, and supply centers. The strikes resulted in several casualties, including military personnel. The Israeli Air Force confirmed the targeting of key command centers and missile systems in Tehran.
Israel Continues to Target Iran’s Senior Leadership
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that the IDF had killed Khatib in the ongoing operations. The death of Khatib adds to the list of key Iranian figures targeted in Israeli airstrikes. In a separate attack, Gholamreza Soleimani, the leader of the Basij paramilitary force, was also killed in a US-Israeli operation.
