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Israel says airstrike killed IRGC navy commander Alireza Tangsiri amid disputed US-Iran talks
Israel says it killed IRGC navy commander Alireza Tangsiri in an airstrike, while President Trump asserts talks with Iran are underway and Tehran denies any negotiations.
Mar 26th 2026 ยท Iran
Insights
- Israel says an airstrike killed Alireza Tangsiri, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps navy.
- President Trump says talks are occurring between the United States and Iran.
- Iran denies that talks with the United States are taking place.
- Independent confirmation of Tangsiri's death has not been reported.
Sources
- Who Is Alireza Tangsiri, the Latest Iranian Commander Targeted by Israel? www.nytimes.com
- IRGC navy chief Alireza Tangsiri killed in 'precise and lethal operation,' Israel says www.euronews.com
- Who Is Alireza Tangsiri, the Latest Iranian Commander Targeted by Israel? www.nytimes.com
- Latest on Iran war as Israel claims Alireza Tangsiri was killed, Trump insists talks are occurring www.cbsnews.com
- Israel says it has killed Iran's navy chief overseeing Strait of Hormuz blockade www.bbc.com
- Israel says killed IRGC Navy Chief Alireza Tangsiri, man behind Hormuz Strait closure english.alarabiya.net
- Israeli strike kills Iran's navy commander Alireza Tangsiri www.france24.com
- Trump Aims New Threats at Iran, as Israel Says It Killed Naval Commander www.nytimes.com