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Iran Confirms Death of IRGC Navy Commander Tangsiri After Israeli Airstrike

30 March, 2026.Iran.5 sources

Key Takeaways

IRGC Navy Commander Alireza Tangsiri was killed in an airstrike.
Iran's IRGC issued a formal statement confirming his death.
Strike attributed to Zionist/US-Israeli forces hit near Bandar Abbas.

IRGC Confirms Tangsiri Death

Iran's IRGC confirmed the death of Navy Commander Alireza Tangsiri.

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Al Arabiya English

He was killed in an Israeli airstrike near Bandar Abbas.

AL24 News

He was organizing and reinforcing defensive positions when he was fatally injured.

Tangsiri's Role in IRGC Navy

Tangsiri led the IRGC maritime forces.

He oversaw missile systems testing and armed drone manufacturing.

Hindustan Times

He vowed no enemy would be allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

Tangsiri's Death Confirmed 5 Days After Israel Announced

Israel announced Tangsiri had been killed on March 26.

“Key Iranian leaders killed in US-Israeli attacks as deadlock persists over talks: From Ali Khamenei to Tangsiri From the Supreme Leader to naval commanders, US-Israeli strikes have killed dozens of Iran's top political and military figures It started at the very top when, February 28, the US-Israel coordinated strikes killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei”

Hindustan Times

The IRGC confirmation came five days later.

Tangsiri is among dozens of Iran's top figures killed since the strikes began.