ANOTHER IRANIAN POWERFUL FIGURE FROM THE $10 MILLION LIST KILLED?! Israel claims Tehran’s intelligence minister was eliminated (PHOTO) Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmail Hatib was killed in an overnight strike, though Iran has not confirmed the death. Katz stated that the military is authorized to eliminate other high-ranking Iranian officials targeted without further approval. Hatib’s alleged death comes after the reported assassinations of national security chief Ali Laridjani and Basij force leader of the Revolutionary Guard, and was among officials the U.S. sought information on, offering a reward.

• Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz claims Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmail Hatib has been killed.
• The alleged assassination occurred in an overnight strike, with no confirmation from Iran yet.
• This follows recent reports of other high-ranking Iranian officials, including Ali Laridjani and a Basij force leader, being assassinated.
• The U.S. had previously offered a reward for information on Hatib and other officials linked to the IRGC.
• Hatib was appointed minister in 2021 and had held various positions within the Ministry of Intelligence.
• He was sanctioned by the U.S. Department of the Treasury in 2022 for his role in cyber activities.