Israel said it killed Iran's intelligence minister, Esmail Khatib, pictured in May 2024, in a Tuesday night strike on Tehran. Iran vowed to retaliate for attacks that would mark a significant escalation in the war. - AFP/Getty ImagesIntelligence minister killed: Israel said Wednesday that it killed Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib in a strike the previous night. Missiles fired from Iran toward Israel are seen in the skies over Hebron, West Bank, on March 18, 2026. Iran strikes Israel: Israel said early Wednesday it was intercepting a new salvo of missiles from Iran.

Source: CNN March 19, 2026 09:27 UTC