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Iran confirms death of intelligence minister and top officials after assassination attempt
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian confirmed the deaths of Intelligence Minister Ismail Habib, several senior military officers in Tehran's security forces following a deadly attack at his residence earlier today (Mar 18). The incident occurred around noon when gunmen breached an apartment building where both officials were present; while no injuries to other occupants or civilians have been reported so far.
Key Points
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1Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkyan confirmed the death of Iran's Minister of Information, Ismail Habib.
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2Multiple Greek news outlets reported this confirmation on March 18 at various times between late afternoon and evening local time in Greece (Greek Eastern Time).
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3The reports consistently identify both individuals by name President Masoud Pezeshkyan and former/acting Minister of Information Ismail Habib.
Developments
[Mar 18, Greek Local]
Headlines published at approximately evening time confirm the death (marathon) confirmed by President Masoud Pezeshkyan regarding Iran's Minister of Information Ismail Habib.
[Mar 18, ~2:43 PM Greek Local]
'Ertnews.gr' headline states that Iranian president 'Pezeskyan confirmed the murder (dofonionia) of information minister Hatib.'