IRGC Navy commander Tangsiri martyred after sustaining injuries in US-Israeli aggression

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has announced the martyrdom of Navy Commander Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri following injuries he sustained in the US-Israeli aggression.

In a statement released on Monday, the IRGC said Tangsiri was wounded after operations that “inflicted heavy damage on enemy facilities and infrastructure and led to the downing of an American fighter jet.”

According to the IRGC, he was organizing and reinforcing defensive positions on islands and coastal areas at the time he received the fatal injuries.

The statement portrays Tangsiri as a prominent figure in Iran’s military history and asserts that his martyrdom will not hinder ongoing operations, praising the naval branch of the IRGC for maintaining “firm command and decisive management” in recent days.

The IRGC recounts past confrontations with foreign forces, referring to battles during the Iran‑Iraq war, the seizure of foreign naval personnel, and clashes in the Strait of Hormuz, noting that each IRGC fighter is “a Tangsiri in spirit.”

The statement extends condolences to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei, the Iranian people, and the country’s naval forces, while reiterating a pledge to continue military efforts “until the complete defeat of the enemy and the liberation of al-Quds.”

The criminal US-Israeli aggression on Iran began on February  28 with airstrikes that assassinated former Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei and senior Iranian officials and commanders.

The Iranian armed forces have responded by launching almost daily missile and drone operations targeting locations in the Israeli-occupied territories as well as US military bases and assets across the region.

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian also issued a message of condolence on the martyrdom of Admiral Tangsiri.

In his message, Pezeshkian described Tangsiri, who hailed from the brave men of Tangestan, as having exceptionally enhanced the power, might, and authority of the IRGC Navy in the Persian Gulf.

This, Pezeshkian stated, enabled them to form a formidable barrier against aggressors and overreachers, defending the Islamic Iran’s territory.

He added that this role made Tangsiri a thorn in the side of brutal enemies, who consequently considered his elimination a major objective.

The President acknowledged Admiral Tangsiri’s decades of struggle, resistance, and service, noting his attainment of the honor of martyrdom and his joining the caravan of martyrs.

Pezeshkian reiterated that Tangsiri’s maritime prowess was instrumental in defending Iran’s interests in the Persian Gulf, making him a target for the enemies.

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