Israel has announced the successful elimination of Iranian naval commander Alireza Tangsiri, identifying him as the head of the IRGC Navy and a central figure behind threats to close the Strait of Hormuz. According to Israeli military officials, the targeted strike took place near Bandar Abbas and was based on high-value intelligence. Tangsiri had led Iran’s naval operations for more than seven years and was widely viewed as a key architect of maritime pressure tactics in the region.