An Israeli official announced that Iranian Intelligence Minister Ismail Khatib was targeted in an airstrike carried out by the Israeli army last night in the Iranian capital, Tehran.

The Times of Israel quoted the official, who requested anonymity, as saying, "Iranian Intelligence Minister Ismail Khatib was targeted in an airstrike carried out by the army in Tehran."

Iran International TV first reported the news, and the Israeli official confirmed it shortly afterward, noting that Israel is still assessing the results of the strike.