- Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz announced that the Israeli military has killed Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib.
- This killing follows previous Israeli actions against other high-ranking Iranian security officials, including Ali Larijani and the head of the Basij force.
- Khatib was sanctioned by the US Treasury in 2022 for directing cyber-enabled activities against the United States and its allies, and his ministry was accused of severe human rights abuses.
- The Israeli military stated that Khatib played a significant role in suppressing protests within Iran, including those related to Mahsa Amini, and that his ministry conducted global operations against Israel.
- Iran has not officially acknowledged Khatib’s death, with state television instead broadcasting a funeral procession for Ali Larijani and other officials.
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