New Delhi, March 27 -- Israel's military has claimed it killed Alireza Tangsiri, the commander of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy, in what it described as a targeted operation linked to the Strait of Hormuz tensions.

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said the strike was carried out overnight and targeted senior naval leadership.

"Last night, in a precise and lethal operation, the IDF eliminated the commander of the IRGC Navy, Tangsiri, along with senior naval command officials," Katz said in a video statement.

He added that Israel would continue its military campaign against Iran.

"We will continue operating in Iran with full force to achieve the war's objectives."

According to Israeli officials, Tangsiri play...