{"id":2584133,"date":"2026-03-26T14:34:05","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T18:34:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/iranian-official-behind-strait-of-hormuz-closure-reportedly-eliminated\/"},"modified":"2026-03-26T14:37:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T18:37:08","slug":"iranian-official-behind-strait-of-hormuz-closure-reportedly-eliminated","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/iranian-official-behind-strait-of-hormuz-closure-reportedly-eliminated\/","title":{"rendered":"Iranian Official Behind Strait of Hormuz Closure Reportedly Eliminated"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Firanian-official-behind-strait-of-hormuz-closure-reportedly-eliminated%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2584133&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Israeli forces conducted an overnight airstrike that,according to sources familiar with the mission,killed Alireza Tangsiri,the commander of Iran\u2019s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy,near Bandar Abbas by the Strait of Hormuz. israel\u2019s Defense Minister, Israel Katz, said Tangsiri was directly responsible for the mining and blocking of the Strait, a vital route for global shipping. The Washington Post reported the strike, and the Jerusalem Post quoted Israeli sources confirming the attack and noting that some of Tangsiri\u2019s top naval aides were killed as well. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that Tangsiri had \u201ca great deal of blood on his hands\u201d and framed the operation as part of ongoing cooperation with the United States to pursue their objectives, including reopening the Strait. Officials described the strike as an crucial advancement for American partners and for the IDF\u2019s role in ensuring maritime traffic, potentially affecting oil prices. The report also notes Axios reporting that U.S. leadership was weighing \u201cfinal blow\u201d options to end \u201cOperation Epic Fury,\u201d including possible actions around Kharg Island, Larak, Abu Musa, and related measures against Iran\u2019s oil exports.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>The Iranian naval commander responsible for blocking the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for shipping, has been killed by the Israeli military, according to sources familiar with the mission.<\/p>\n<p>The nation&rsquo;s Defense Minister Israel Katz said Alireza Tangsiri, who served as commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps&rsquo; Navy, was taken out in an overnight airstrike, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/world\/2026\/03\/26\/us-israel-iran-navy-chief-killed-hormuz\/?pwapi_token=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJyZWFzb24iOiJnaWZ0IiwibmJmIjoxNzc0NDk3NjAwLCJpc3MiOiJzdWJzY3JpcHRpb25zIiwiZXhwIjoxNzc1ODc5OTk5LCJpYXQiOjE3NzQ0OTc2MDAsImp0aSI6ImRhYTQ1YjllLWMwOTMtNDQ3Mi1hYzE4LWU0NmVlNTRkNzZjNiIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lndhc2hpbmd0b25wb3N0LmNvbS93b3JsZC8yMDI2LzAzLzI2L3VzLWlzcmFlbC1pcmFuLW5hdnktY2hpZWYta2lsbGVkLWhvcm11ei8ifQ.m7DciQ7C2Gzil8vi3iBuce8588xU-uvvkY_7LQLHGFw&amp;itid=gfta\">according<\/a> to The Washington Post.<\/p>\n<p>Israel framed the operation as a supportive move to help the United States by improving maritime traffic, thereby lowering <a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/money\/markets\/why-the-iran-conflict-is-a-wake-up-call-for-us-energy-policy\/ar-AA1Za5SP?gemSnapshotKey=GMDBF6DF20-snapshot-18&amp;apiversion=v2&amp;domshim=1&amp;noservercache=1&amp;noservertelemetry=1&amp;batchservertelemetry=1&amp;renderwebcomponents=1&amp;wcseo=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">spiking oil<\/a> prices.<\/p>\n<p>The Jerusalem Post also reported on the strike, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jpost.com\/middle-east\/iran-news\/article-891240\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">writing<\/a>, &ldquo;Israeli sources have confirmed that the IDF was behind the strike, adding that some of Tangsiri&rsquo;s top naval aides were killed in the same attack.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;A strike killed the head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps&rsquo; Navy, Alireza Tangsiri, in Bandar Abbas, adjacent to the Strait of Hormuz, the IDF and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed,&rdquo; the article explained.<\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"anyclipvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} else { \t\t\t\tdocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() { \t\t\t\t\tfunction loadAnyclip() { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst container=document.getElementById(\"anyclipvideo\"); \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!container) return;  \t\t\t\t\t\tconst script=document.createElement(\"script\"); \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.src=\"https:\/\/player.anyclip.com\/anyclip-widget\/lre-widget\/prod\/v1\/src\/lre.js\"; \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.setAttribute(\"pubname\", \"westernjournalcom\"); \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.setAttribute(\"widgetname\", \"001w000001jULVcAAO_M12924\");  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ append inside the container so player shows in correct spot \t\t\t\t\t\tcontainer.appendChild(script); \t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\tfunction findPreviousParagraph(selector, x) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst targetElement=document.querySelector(selector); 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\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloadAnyclip(); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.disconnect(); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t}, \t\t\t\t\t\t\t{ threshold: 0.5 } \/\/ Adjust threshold as needed \t\t\t\t\t\t);  \t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.observe(element); \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Find the 1st paragraph before #anyclipvideo and observe it \t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphToObserve=findPreviousParagraph(\"#anyclipvideo\", 2); \t\t\t\t\tobserveElement(paragraphToObserve); \t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>Israeli defense sources said the strike took place at 3 a.m. local time.<\/p>\n<p>Netanyahu reportedly issued a statement on Thursday, saying that Tangsiri had &ldquo;a great deal of blood on his hands&rdquo; and had &ldquo;led the <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Osint613\/status\/2032099916709839045\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">closure<\/a> of the Strait of Hormuz.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We continue to strike the targets of the Iranian terror regime with force,&rdquo; the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >prime minister declared<\/a>. &ldquo;This is another example of the cooperation between us and our ally, the United States, in pursuit of our d war objectives.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Defense Minister Katz called Tangsiri &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pat-fallon-accuses-biden-administration-of-allowing-iran-to-flourish-financially-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"Pat Fallon accuses Biden administration of allowing Iran to flourish financially - Washington Examiner\">directly responsible&#038;rdquo<\/a>; for the mining and blocking of the Strait of Hormuz, which was meant to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-strikes-houthi-ports-and-power-plant-in-yemen-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"Israel ...s Houthi ports and power plant in Yemen - Washington Examiner\">disrupt global shipping<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;This is also an important development for our American partners, as it reflects the IDF&rsquo;s role in helping to reopen the Strait of Hormuz,&rdquo; he told security officials during a situation assessment.<\/p>\n<p>This news comes as reports surfaced early Thursday morning about President Donald Trump and the Pentagon weighing &ldquo;final blow&rdquo; options to end &ldquo;Operation Epic Fury,&rdquo; Axios <a href=\"https:\/\/archive.is\/Q2gam#selection-659.1-659.153\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reported<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>These options included: invading or blockading Kharg Island, Iran&rsquo;s main oil export hub, invading Larak, an island that helps Iran solidify its control of the Strait of Hormuz, seizing the island of Abu Musa and two smaller islands &mdash; 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Israel says the strike supported the United States by restoring maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and helping lower oil prices. Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz said Tangsiri was responsible for mining and blocking the strait. Reports also note ongoing U.S.-Israel cooperation. Separately, Axios cited discussions in Washington about potential \u201cfinal blow\u201d options to end Operation Epic Fury, including invasions or seizures of key Iranian oil hubs and near-strait islands.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Option 2 (more formal)<br \/>\nAccording to Israeli defense sources and multiple reports, Alireza Tangsiri, head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy, was killed in an overnight airstrike attributed to Israel. Israel contends the action aided U.S. interests by improving maritime traffic and stabilizing oil prices. Netanyahu asserted that Tangsiri oversaw the blockade and mining of the Strait of Hormuz, and Katz described him as directly responsible. The reports describe this as part of enhanced cooperation with the United States. In related coverage, Axios reported that President Trump and the Pentagon were weighing aggressive options, including strikes or seizures aimed at ending Operation Epic Fury and disrupting Iran\u2019s oil exports through targets near the Strait.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Option 3 (very brief)<br \/>\nAn IRGC Navy commander, Alireza Tangsiri, was reportedly killed by an Israeli airstrike. Israel says the attack supports the U.S. by reopening the Strait of Hormuz and stabilizing oil prices, with Tangsiri held responsible for the strait\u2019s closure. 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