Israel's Defence Minister, Israel Katz, has confirmed that an overnight strike resulted in the death of Iran's Intelligence Minister, Esmail Khatib.
The strike was carried out by Israel's military, with Katz stating that they are authorised to target senior Iranian officials without requiring additional government approval.
Iran has yet to confirm the death of Khatib, with no official statement released so far.
Official Statements
According to Katz, the Israeli military has the authority to take action against senior Iranian officials, indicating a significant escalation in tensions between the two nations.
The Israeli Defence Minister's statement has raised concerns about the potential consequences of such actions, but Katz has not provided further details on the strike or the circumstances surrounding Khatib's death.
The incident is likely to increase tensions in the region, with Israel and Iran having a long history of conflict and diplomatic tensions.
Source: Al Jazeera
