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Iran confirms killing of intel minister in third assassination in two days

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Iran has confirmed the death of Intelligence Minister Esmaeil Khatib in what marks the third assassination of a high-ranking Iranian official in two days. Israel has reportedly given military permission to strike Iranian leaders at will. The escalating conflict has also seen attacks on Iran's South Pars gas field facilities, causing global energy markets to surge with oil prices approaching $110 per barrel.

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The targeted killings of senior Palestinians hits West Bank, three women dead - Reu">Iranian officials represent a significant escalation in regional tensions, with potential for broader military conflict. Energy markets are reacting strongly to attacks on Iranian gas infrastructure, raising concerns about supply disruptions and inflation pressures globally.
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International observers say

The systematic targeting of Iranian leadership represents a dangerous escalation that could spiral into broader regional conflict. The attacks on civilian infrastructure, including energy facilities, risk significant humanitarian and economic consequences that extend far beyond the immediate participants.

Security analysts say

The operations appear to be part of a calculated strategy to degrade Iran's leadership structure and infrastructure capabilities. The precision and timing of these strikes suggest extensive intelligence coordination and may be intended to limit Iran's ability to coordinate regional activities.

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