New Delhi, March 26 -- Alireza Tangsiri, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy and the figure overseeing efforts to block the Strait of Hormuz, has been killed in an Israeli strike, according to Israel's Defence Minister, Israel Katz.

Speaking during a security assessment with military officials, Katz said the IDF had eliminated the IRGC Navy chief, describing him as directly responsible for mining operations and obstructing maritime traffic through the Strait, The Times of Israel reported.

Tangsiri was reportedly targeted in the port city of Bandar Abbas while meeting senior IRGC Navy commanders, the report added, citing Israeli officials. Iran has not officially confirmed his death. However, Israeli Prime Mini...