Israel has reportedly killed IRGC naval commander Alireza Tangsiri in a strike near Bandar Abbas. Tangsiri oversaw Iran’s Strait of Hormuz blockade and led swarm boat, drone and anti-ship missile strategies in the Gulf. His reported death marks one of the most significant blows to Iran’s maritime command structure since the war began. The Strait of Hormuz carries nearly one-fifth of global oil shipments, and Iran’s chokehold has already pushed energy prices higher. Analysts warn that Tehran may retaliate with naval mines, tanker seizures or missile strikes across the region. The strike could reshape the naval balance in the Gulf and intensify the wider Iran-US-Israel conflict.