00:15Israeli forces have reportedly killed Iran's intelligence minister, Ismail Khatib, in a precision overnight strike in Tehran.
00:25According to multiple Israeli sources, the operation was carried out by the Israel Defense Forces using advanced intelligence and targeted
00:35aerial strikes to eliminate Khatib, a central figure in Iran's intelligence and security operations.
00:42The strike reportedly took place at or near his location in Tehran, minimizing collateral damage while achieving a high-value
00:52target.
00:52Khatib, who has served as Iran's intelligence minister since 2021, played a key role in Tehran's counterintelligence and internal security
01:03operations.
01:03He had frequently accused Israel and the United States of plotting against Iranian leadership and had overseen operations targeting Israeli
01:15and Western interests.
01:16The strike comes amid a broader Israeli decapitation campaign against senior Iranian officials.
01:24In recent weeks, Israel has confirmed the deaths of top figures, including Ali Larijani, Iran's security chief, and Basij commander
01:35Gholam Reza Soleimani.
01:42Analysts say this campaign aims to disrupt Tehran's intelligence and military leadership during an ongoing period of heightened tensions.
01:51If confirmed, Khatib's death represents a significant blow to Iran's intelligence apparatus, potentially shifting the balance of power within Tehran
02:02and raising the risk of retaliatory attacks through missiles, regional proxies, or cyber operations.
02:09The situation remains extremely tense.
02:13Both Israel and Iran have not officially commented, and authorities continue to monitor Tehran and the region closely.
02:22Analysts warn that Khatib's elimination could escalate hostilities further, intensifying the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
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