Ministry of Intelligence

organization

Last mentioned: Mar 19, 2026

Timeline

Mar 19, 2026
Targeted Strike

Israeli forces successfully target and kill Esmaeil Khatib in a precision operation.
Mar 19, 2026
Emergency Session

Iran's Supreme National Security Council convenes to discuss retaliatory measures.
Mar 18, 2026
Increased Tensions

Reports of heightened Israeli surveillance and drone activity across the region.
Aug 25, 2021
Khatib Appointed

Esmaeil Khatib is confirmed as Minister of Intelligence by the Iranian Parliament.

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Israel Assassination of Iranian Intelligence Chief Signals Major Escalation

The reported killing of Iranian Minister of Intelligence Esmaeil Khatib by Israeli forces marks a historic escalation in the regional shadow war. This targeted strike against a sitting cabinet member suggests a deep penetration of Iran's security apparatus and risks triggering a direct military confrontation.

Mar 19, 2026 2 sources