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Israel kills Iran's Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib; Pezeshkian confirms death

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1:59 PM in Tehran
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Tehran, Iran

Defense Minister Israel Katz said Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib was killed in an overnight strike in Tehran and warned of 'significant surprises' on all fronts. President Masoud Pezeshkian confirmed the death, calling the killings of Khatib, Ali Larijani and Defense Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh cowardly assassinations.

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Katz said commanders were now authorized to hit any senior Iranian figure located by intelligence without seeking further approval, signaling a systematic campaign against Iran's remaining leadership.

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