Israel has claimed it targeted Iran’s Intelligence Minister Esmaeil Khatib in overnight airstrikes in Tehran on Wednesday, March 18, amid escalating hostilities.
Israeli broadcaster Channel 12 reported that strikes were carried out in the Iranian capital, with Khatib among the intended targets.
The report said the outcome remains unclear, with authorities assessing the impact of the operation and no immediate confirmation on his condition. There has been no official response from Iran so far.
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