Iran Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib Killed by Israel

Israel killed Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib in a targeted strike, continuing the systematic decapitation of Iran's senior leadership. Khatib was responsible for overseeing Iran's domestic and foreign intelligence operations, including counter-espionage, surveillance of dissidents, and coordination with IRGC Quds Force intelligence units. His elimination adds to the list of senior Iranian officials killed since February 28, which includes Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei (Day 1), Ali Larijani (NSC Secretary, confirmed March 18), Basij commander Gholamreza Soleimani, and multiple senior IRGC commanders. Netanyahu stated 'Israeli assassinations have eliminated more than half of Iran's most senior leadership.'