India, March 26 -- As the war in West Asia rages on, Israeli media has stated on Thursday that Iran's Naval Commander Alireza Tangsiri has been killed. While an official comment from the Israeli military is awaited, Israeli media outlets have reported the IRGC Commander's death citing officials.

An Israeli official told Times of Israel that the Tangsiri was killed in a strike in Bandar Abbas. The official added that it was Tangsiri who was responsible for the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

An official statement from Iran and the Israeli government for the same is awaited.

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