Israel says it has killed Iran naval chief overseeing Strait of Hormuz blockade
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Source: CNBC
Published: 2026-03-27 00:51 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Crime & Justice, Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, War & Conflict
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Israel's Defense Forces said Thursday that Iranian naval commander Alireza Tangsiri had been killed in a "precise strike" in the port city of Bandar Abbas, accusing him of being responsible for efforts to close the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.
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