In this image provided by Sepahnews of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard on Feb. 16, 2026, the guard’s navy commander Alireza Tangsiri speaks during a military drill Feb. 2026 in the Persian Gulf, Iran. (Sepahnews via AP)
Iran on Monday confirmed the death of Revolutionary Guard navy chief Alireza Tangsiri. Israel had claimed on March 26 that it killed Tangsiri, a rear admiral in the Iran navy.
A statement from the Guard on Monday, read on state television, said Tangsiri “joined the ranks of Allah due to the severity of his injuries.”
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It praised his efforts, particularly in helping Iran maintain a chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz.
“Every fighter is a Tangsiri, and we will see what surprises they will bring in the days and months ahead,” the statement added.
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz had said he had been killed along with other senior naval commanders in a strike overnight.
Published – March 30, 2026 02:33 pm IST
