Israel claims Iranian Intelligence Minister Khatib killed overnight

"Last night Iran's Intelligence Minister Khatib was also eliminated," Katz said in a statement.

18 Mar 2026 06:29pm
Esmail Khatib. Photo by Atta Kenare/AFP FILE PIX
Esmail Khatib. Photo by Atta Kenare/AFP FILE PIX

JERUSALEM - Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Wednesday that Israeli forces had killed Iran's Minister of Intelligence Esmail Khatib.

"Last night Iran's Intelligence Minister Khatib was also eliminated," Katz said in a statement.

At press time, there has ​been no confirmation ​from Iran regarding Khatib's reported death. - AFP

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