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Israel Reportedly Kills Commander Responsible for Strait of Hormuz Blockade

Published March 26, 2026, 09:16
Israel Reportedly Kills Commander Responsible for Strait of Hormuz Blockade

According to an Israeli official, Alireza Tangsiri, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy, was killed in an airstrike in Bandar Abbas. Tangsiri was responsible for closing the Strait of Hormuz, a strategically important waterway. Neither Iran nor the Israeli military has yet commented on the strike. Tangsiri's removal is a significant development in the strained relationship between Israel and Iran, as the IRGC Navy has been involved in challenges and attacks on ships in the region. The lack of official confirmation from the parties involved adds to the uncertainty surrounding the incident. Iran's potential response to Tangsiri's removal remains unknown.