Intelligence head of Iran's Revolutionary Guards killed in strike, media say - Reuters
Why it matters: The killing of a high-ranking Iranian official could escalate tensions between Iran, Israel, and the United States.
- Reuters and AP News report that Israel claims responsibility for killing the intelligence head of Iran's Revolutionary Guards.
- Iran states its intelligence chief was killed by a combined US-Israeli strike, according to BBC.
- Former US President Trump has issued a threat of 'hell' if a deal is not made, as reported by BBC, adding a layer of geopolitical tension to the incident.
The intelligence head of Iran's Revolutionary Guards was reportedly killed in a strike, with Reuters and AP News confirming Israel's claim of responsibility. BBC adds that Iran attributes the strike to a joint US-Israeli operation, amidst threats from Trump regarding a potential deal.
