WORLD NEWS
Iran has confirmed the death of its Intelligence Minister, Esmail Khatib, in an attack carried out by Israel. Iranian media and President Masoud Peshkerkian have both confirmed the minister’s martyrdom, describing the strike as part of ongoing hostilities in the region.
According to Iranian officials, the Israeli operation targeted Khatib directly, marking a significant escalation amid continued military pressure from Israel and the United States.
In a separate incident, Iran reported that projectiles landed near the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant. Authorities confirmed that the plant was not damaged and no personnel were harmed. The incident has been formally reported to the International Atomic Energy Agency.
This attack comes amid heightened tensions in the Middle East, as Israel and the US continue military operations targeting Iran. Iranian officials have condemned the attacks and are monitoring security developments closely.
The assassination of a high-ranking official like Khatib is likely to further strain regional relations and could lead to retaliatory measures from Iran in the near term.