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Alireza Tangsiri: Who Was the Iranian Navy Chief Israel Claimed to Eliminate?

Published March 26, 2026, 17:22
Alireza Tangsiri: Who Was the Iranian Navy Chief Israel Claimed to Eliminate?

Israel announced on Thursday that it had "eliminated" Alireza Tangsiri, the commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps' Navy, who was considered responsible for mining and blocking the Strait of Hormuz. The announcement was made by Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz, while Israeli media reported the news earlier. Iran has not yet commented on the news. Alireza Tangsiri was the commander of the Revolutionary Guard Corps' naval forces and oversaw the testing of drones and cruise missiles. He is considered a personality with an aggressive stance, especially regarding the Strait of Hormuz, having threatened to close it and retaliate against American targets. Tangsiri was sanctioned by the US in 2019, after an American surveillance drone was shot down near the strait. His elimination, if confirmed, will be the latest high-level loss for Iran in the war entering its fourth week.