Israel Claims Responsibility for Fatal Attack on Iranian Naval Commander Alireza Tangsiri
Israel’s defence minister said an Israeli air strike killed Alireza Tangsiri, commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps navy. The minister described the operation as precise and lethal. He added it also targeted other senior naval officers.
Details of the operation
Defence minister Israel Katz released a video statement on Thursday. He said the strike occurred on Wednesday night and removed a key figure involved in maritime attacks.
Katz accused Tangsiri of directing the mining and temporary blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. He said the move endangered commercial shipping lanes.
Broader campaign and recent attacks
The Israeli actions come amid the United States-Israeli war on Iran that began on February 28. Since then, Israeli authorities have claimed responsibility for several high-profile killings.
Among those Israel says it has assassinated are Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and security chief Ali Larijani. Israeli strikes also killed Brigadier General Gholamreza Soleimani, head of the Basij, and Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib.
In recent days, Israeli forces struck Iranian naval assets. Last week, air strikes hit multiple Iranian ships in the Caspian Sea, including vessels armed with missile systems, support ships, and patrol craft.
Verification and reaction
There has been no official confirmation from Tehran about Tangsiri’s death. Al Jazeera correspondent Tohid Asadi, reporting from Tehran, noted authorities had not yet verified the report.
He added that, if confirmed, the killing would be another major blow to Iran’s military leadership. Observers say the string of targeted strikes has already degraded several command structures.
Regional implications
The defence minister framed the strike as a response to threats against shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Control or disruption of that waterway carries major consequences for global trade and regional security.
Filmogaz.com will update this developing story as further confirmation and details become available. Israeli officials maintain they carried out the action, effectively claiming responsibility for the fatal attack that killed Iranian naval commander Alireza Tangsiri.
