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Israel's Katz says Iran's security chief killed, Tehran strikes Gulf neighbours

ABI Analysis · South Africa energy Sentiment: -0.75 (very_negative) · 17/03/2026
Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Tuesday the Israeli military had killed Iran's security chief and the head of its Basij militia in airstrikes overnight, and Tehran kept up attacks against Gulf neighbours that have pushed up energy prices.

Sources: Daily Maverick

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