Esmail Khatib

Politician

Male Verified

DiedMarch 18, 2026

Location of DeathTehran, Iran

Cause of DeathKilled in an airstrike targeting senior Iranian leadership in Tehran. The strike was part of ongoing military operations; full details remain subject to verification.

Conflict US - Israel War on Iran (2026)

Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib was killed on March 18, 2026 during the US-Israel war on Iran.

Their Story

Esmail Khatib served as Iran’s Minister of Intelligence and was a key figure in the country’s internal and external intelligence operations. On March 18, 2026, he was killed in a reported airstrike in Tehran targeting senior Iranian leadership. His death was reported by multiple international media outlets as part of a broader campaign against Iranian command and intelligence structures.

Sources & References

www.reuters.com

Explore Further

Esmail Khatib was killed during US - Israel War on Iran (2026) (from February 2026 to November -0001). The conflict concluded in November -0001. See the full roster of those killed in this conflict.

Among those documented in the same conflict: Maj. Alex Klinner, Mohsen Mazloum, Pejman Fatehi, Vafa Azarbar.

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