Israel assassinates Iran navy chief Tangsiri, feared future IRGC leader

Israeli officials reportedly assassinated Iranian Navy Commander Alireza Tangsiri, viewing him as a creative and resourceful threat who could become a more formidable IRGC chief than Ahmad Vahidi. The claim, sourced to The Jerusalem Post, is unverified and likely part of an ongoing covert conflict. If confirmed, this marks a significant escalation in Israeli-Iranian hostilities, targeting a senior military figure.