Jerusalem, Israel — An Iranian Revolutionary Guard naval commander linked to restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz was killed in a strike in southern Iran on Thursday, as regional tensions intensified and a separate missile incident in Abu Dhabi left two civilians dead.
Israel Katz said an Israeli airstrike killed Alireza Tangsiri in what he described as a “precise and lethal operation,” adding that senior naval officers were also eliminated. According to Israeli officials, Tangsiri oversaw operations affecting shipping through the vital oil transit route.
Israeli media reported the strike occurred in Bandar Abbas, a key strategic hub near the Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly 20 percent of global oil passes. However, the Israel Defense Forces said it was still reviewing the reports, while Iranian authorities have not officially confirmed the killing.
The strike comes as Iran has tightened control over the waterway since the war involving the United States, Israel, and Iran began on February 28, allowing passage mainly to vessels from countries it considers friendly, including India and Thailand. The restrictions have contributed to rising global oil prices.
Meanwhile, in the United Arab Emirates, authorities said two people were killed and three injured after debris from an intercepted Iranian ballistic missile fell on a road in Abu Dhabi. Several vehicles were also damaged in the incident, though officials did not confirm the missile’s intended target.
Since the conflict began, Gulf nations including Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, and Bahrain have faced repeated drone and missile attacks attributed to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard.
Donald Trump has urged Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a demand Iran has so far rejected, raising concerns over global energy security and the risk of a wider regional war.
The latest developments underscore a sharp escalation across the Gulf, with targeted killings, missile attacks, and maritime tensions pushing the conflict closer to a broader confrontation.
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