Who Is Alireza Tangsiri, the Latest Iranian Commander Targeted by Israel?
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- Alireza Tangsiri, commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps naval forces, was reportedly killed by an Israeli strike amid ongoing hostilities between Israel and Iran.
- Tangsiri led Iran’s efforts to close the Strait of Hormuz to most shipping, significantly disrupting global trade and increasing costs for the U.S. and Israel.
- Iran has not confirmed Tangsiri’s death and recently indicated it would allow “non-hostile” ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
- Tangsiri was involved in advancing Iran’s naval capabilities, including drone and cruise missile testing, and was sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury in 2019 and 2023.
- In recent weeks, Tangsiri actively used social media to update on Iran’s maritime actions, issue threats to U.S.-linked facilities, and warn against attacks on Iran’s main oil export hub.
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