Iran confirms Revolutionary Guard navy chief Alireza Tangsiri’s loss of life
In this picture offered by Sepahnews of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard on Feb. 16, 2026, the guard’s navy commander Alireza Tangsiri speaks throughout a navy drill Feb. 2026 within the Persian Gulf, Iran. (Sepahnews by way of AP)
Iran on Monday confirmed the loss of life of Revolutionary Guard navy chief Alireza Tangsiri. Israel had claimed on March 26 that it killed Tangsiri, a rear admiral within the Iran navy.
An announcement from the Guard on Monday, learn on state tv, stated Tangsiri “joined the ranks of Allah due to the severity of his injuries.”
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It praised his efforts, notably in serving to Iran keep 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 assertion added.
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz had stated he had been killed together with different senior naval commanders in a strike in a single day.
Published – March 30, 2026 02:33 pm IST
