JAKARTA - The commander of the navy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri, who Israel claimed had been killed, is a well-known military figure in Iran.
Citing Al Jazeera, Tangsiri has led the IRGC naval forces for years and is known to have worked extensively on developing its posture and technical capabilities. He is also responsible for the development of drones for maritime use.
In recent weeks, it appears he has been in the Iranian coastal city of Bandar Abbas, directly overseeing the Iranian government's efforts to close the Strait of Hormuz.
He is also active on his Twitter account, or at least whoever manages it, providing the latest information on which ships are allowed to pass through the strait.
Tangsiri, appointed by late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is one of the key figures relied on by the leadership in Iran. He is one of the commanders who survived two waves of assassinations in 2025 and 2026.
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