Israel claims killing Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmaeil Khatib

Published March 18th, 2026 - 08:25 GMT
Minister of Intelligence Esmaeil Khatib
Iran's incumbent Minister of Intelligence Esmaeil Khatib (C) sits with Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian (C-R) before a speech to members of parliament in the capital Tehran, on August 17, 2024, as he defends his cabinet selection. (Photo by ATTA KENARE / AFP)

ALBAWABA - Israel claimed killing Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmaeil Khatib in overnight strikes on Iran, Israeli media revealed on Wednesday.

Israel's Yedioth Ahronoth reported that the army targeted Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmaeil Khatib on Tuesday night in Iran. 

In addition, a report by Iran International claimed Esmaeil Khatib was killed and that the elimination was successful.