'We Will Pursue, Find And Neutralise Him': Israel On Iran's New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei

Last Updated:March 18, 2026, 06:17 IST

IDF said that it will continue targeting anyone who "poses a threat to the state of Israel," including Iran's new Supreme Leader.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Tuesday said that it will continue targeting anyone who “poses a threat to the state of Israel," including Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei.

When asked about Khamenei’s whereabouts, Israeli military spokesperson Effie Defrin said that they have no current information on Khamenei’s whereabouts.

“But I can say one thing: we will continue, as we have proven, we will continue to pursue anyone who poses a threat to the state of Israel, and anyone who raises a hand against it is not immune from us. We will pursue him, find him, and neutralise him," Defrin said.

Defrin also said Israel would continue targeting members of Iran’s paramilitary Basij forces, stating, “I say here again, we will reach everyone, no matter where or when."

The Israeli military on Tuesday confirmed that its air force targeted and killed Gholamreza Soleimani, the commander of Iran’s Basij paramilitary force, in a precise overnight strike in the heart of Tehran.

Defrin further noted that Israel is preparing for a “prolonged campaign, including during Passover," the Jewish holiday observed this year on the first eight days of April.

Meanwhile, Israel said it was working to intercept a fresh barrage of missiles launched from Iran. Air raid sirens were heard across Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, with visuals showing flashes in the night sky.

(With agency inputs)

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