Irans Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib Killed in Air Strike

March 19, 2026 • Google News World

Iran’s Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib Killed in Air Strike, Israel Says

According to reports from multiple news sources, Iranian intelligence minister Esmail Khatib has been killed in an air strike. The incident was attributed to Israel.

Details of the attack are not yet clear. However, it is reported that Khatib’s death occurred on a specific date, which marks the 19th day of the ongoing conflict between the US and Israel and Iran.

The killing of high-ranking Iranian officials has been a recurring theme in the ongoing tensions between the two countries. The loss of key figures such as Khatib may impact Iran’s decision-making processes and limit its options for responding to the situation.

Multiple news outlets have reported on the incident, including Google News, BBC, NBC News, WSJ, Reuters, and CNN.

Source: Google News World