Israeli army announces elimination of Iran’s intelligence minister PHOTO

In a precision airstrike in Tehran, conducted overnight by the Israeli Air Force under the direction of military intelligence, Iran’s intelligence minister Esmail Khatib was killed, the IDF announced on its Telegram channel.

“Khatib had been appointed Minister of Intelligence by Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in 2021. In his role, Khatib oversaw the Iranian Ministry of Intelligence, the Iranian terrorist regime’s primary intelligence organisation, which also played a key role in supporting the regime’s repression and terrorist activities.

The Iranian Ministry of Intelligence possesses advanced intelligence capabilities, overseeing surveillance, espionage, and the execution of covert operations worldwide, particularly against the State of Israel and Iranian citizens.

As the Intelligence Minister, Khatib played a significant role during the recent protests throughout Iran, both with regards to the arrest and killing of protestors as well as shaping the regime’s intelligence assessment. Similarly, he operated against Iranian citizens during the Mahsa Amini protests (2022–2023).

In addition to his activities targeting the State of Israel, Khatib led the Ministry of Intelligence’s terrorist activities against Israeli and American targets around the world, as well as activities directed against targets within Israel during Operation Roaring Lion.

Khatib previously held several key roles within the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC), primarily holding intelligence positions, where he served as a significant source of knowledge,” the army stated.

The IDF emphasised that it will continue decisive actions against leaders and commanders of the “Iranian terror regime.”

By Jeyhun Aghazada