Published March 18, 2025 Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib, a senior official long tied to Iran’s internal repression and overseas intelligence operations, was reportedly killed in an Israeli strike on Tehran on March 18, 2026, [...]
PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the assassination of Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib in a targeted strike in Tehran.WHO WAS INVOLVED: Israeli Defense Forces, Esmail Khatib, and Iranian leadership.WHEN & WHERE: The strike occurred in Tehran on Wednesday, during the ongoing U.S.-Israeli strikes against Iran.KEY QUOTE: “Khatib played a significant role […] The post Israel Eliminates Iran’s Intelligence Minister in Latest String of Targeted Strikes. appeared first on The National Pulse .
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the assassination of Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib in a targeted strike in Tehran. WHO WAS INVOLVED: Israeli Defense Forces, Esmail Khatib, and Iranian leadership. WHEN & WHERE: The strike occurred in Tehran on Wednesday, during the ongoing U.S.-Israeli strikes against Iran. KEY QUOTE: “Khatib played a significant role during the recent protests throughout Iran, including the arrest & killing of protestors and led terrorist activities against Israelis & Americans around the world.” – Israeli Defense Forces IMPACT: The assassination marks the third high-ranking Iranian official killed in two days, though the Islamist regime still appears resistant to…Open
The Israeli military said on Wednesday that it had killed Esmaeil Khatib in an airstrike. Iran confirmed the killing.
Israel’s military said it killed Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib on Wednesday, according to Israel’s defense minister. Retired Major Gen. William L. Enyart and Lt. Col. Berney Flowers discussed on “Morning in America,” saying the strike is part of a broader strategy — one that may disrupt the chain of command, but is unlikely to significantly destabilize the overall organization. Start your day with "Morning in America," NewsNation's live three-hour national morning newscast hosted by Markie Martin. Weekdays starting at 6a/5C. #MorningInAmerica NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announcement follows Iran acknowledging that Israel earlier this week killed top Iranian security official Ali Larijani.
(NewsNation) — The Israeli military has killed Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced Wednesday. There has been no confirmation from Iran regarding the reported death. Katz said “significant surprises are expected throughout this day on all the fronts,” without elaborating. Khatib’s killing follows Israel killing top Iranian security official Ali [...]