A look at the top Iranian official and the head of internal security targeted by Israel - AP News

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March 17, 2026
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Israel targeted top Iranian official and internal security head.

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Israel has targeted a top Iranian official and the head of Iran's internal security apparatus, according to AP News reporting. The identities and specific roles of these officials suggest a strike aimed at Iran's highest levels of government and security infrastructure. Such targeting represents an escalation in the ongoing tensions between Israel and Iran, which have intensified in recent months. The operation signals Israel's willingness to pursue military action against senior Iranian leadership despite potential regional consequences. The strike underscores deepening hostilities between the two countries in a conflict that has expanded beyond their borders into proxy warfare across the Middle East.

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