Israel Strikes Iran's Naval Commander

0:00On March 26, Israel took out the head of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy and a targeted strike. Ali Reza Tung Syria died and Bondar Abbas, right next to the vital strait of Hormuz shipping lane. Israeli defense sources say that Israel defense forces handled the operation and also eliminated several of his top naval aides. Tung Syria had commanded the IRGC Navy since 2018. In recent weeks, he ramped up aggressive moves in the Persian Gulf, including direct threats against American interests there. Tensions in the region have spiked, with both sides on high alert. The U.S. has made it clear that knocking down Iran's naval power is a major goal amid the ongoing conflict. The U.S. believes it has destroyed around 100 Iranian vessels linked to the Navy and IRGC that has seriously cut Tehran's ability to control key waterways. As the situation stays volatile, all aides remain on how Iran responds and what further steps the U.S. and Israel might take next.