Israel kills Iranian intelligence minister who survived initial strike, official says
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According to a senior Israeli official, Israel killed Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmaeil Khatib in a precision strike. The official stated the strike was a joint U.S.-Israeli intelligence effort, claiming Khatib was involved in plots targeting American officials, including former President Trump. Khatib had previously survived a strike on Iran's senior leadership during Operation Epic Fury. Since the start of the war, Israel has reportedly targeted and killed several senior Iranian leaders. Khatib was sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury in 2022 for his role in leading Iran's Ministry of Intelligence and Security, which was accused of cyberattacks against the U.S. and its allies.
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