Israel says Iran’s intelligence minister Esmaeil Khatib killed in Tehran strike - The Times of Israel
Times of Israel • 3/18/2026 – 3/19/2026
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Hours Since Seen
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CategoryBreaking
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier96% (0.5^3/48)
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Story Timeline
- 2026-03-18Israel says Iran’s intelligence minister Esmaeil Khatib killed in Tehran strike - The Times of Israel (current)
- 2026-03-19
Score BreakdownRisk 45
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (4/20 pts)
Consensus: Strong consensus: 11 independent sources
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity
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