IRGC intelligence chief Majid Khademi killed in Tehran strike; Israel also says it killed a Quds Force unit commander
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The IRGC said its intelligence chief, Maj. Gen. Majid Khademi, was killed in what it called a terrorist attack by the American-Zionist enemy, Fars reported, according to Al Jazeera. The IDF said it killed him in an intelligence-based strike in Tehran, and Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei issued a statement mourning him, CBS reported. The Israeli military said it also killed Asghar Bakeri, who led a Quds Force covert unit it said planned attacks on Israeli and US targets. The IRGC vowed revenge.
- When
- 6 April 2026
- Where
- Tehran, Iran (military events are placed no finer than town or district, except known fixed sites)
- What
- airstrike, military · military
- Acting party
- Israel Defense Forces
- Against
- Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
- Attribution
- Acknowledged by the acting party. The IDF said it carried out the strike.
- In the record
- Published 2026-10-27 21:03 UTC · revision 1 · backfilled
Sources
- Origin of the claim Al Jazeera
- Origin of the claim CBS News
- Origin of the claim Iran International
History
| When | Field | From | To | Why |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-27 21:03 UTC | status | null | reported | P1 backfilled: researched from cited sources and graded by the one rule |
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