Israel Confirms Killing of IRGC Intelligence Chief in Precision Strike on Tehran

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that Brig. Gen. Majid Khademi, head of intelligence for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), was killed in a precision strike on Tehran conducted by the Israeli Air Force. The operation occurred in the early morning.

An Israeli official reported that Asghar Bagheri, commander of special operations for the IRGC's Quds Force, was eliminated in the same strike, though the IDF has not officially confirmed Bagheri's death.

Iranian media reported Khademi's killing, aligning with the IDF's announcement. Khademi had served in intelligence and counter-espionage roles for decades, previously heading the IRGC's Intelligence Protection Organization and holding senior positions in Iran's defense ministry.

The IRGC intelligence arm conducts domestic surveillance to counter foreign influence and operates alongside Iran's civilian intelligence ministry.

A senior Israeli official described Khademi as a key figure in advancing terrorist attacks abroad and overseeing surveillance of Iranian civilians during domestic protests. The official accused Khademi of involvement in attempts to penetrate U.S. systems, including the Pentagon, and coordinating with Russia.

“Khademi wasn’t just any figure, he was effectively No. 2 within the IRGC, one of the few senior commanders who managed to survive multiple waves of Israeli and American targeting over the past year”

“— Senior Israeli official to Fox News”

The official further stated that Khademi's intelligence apparatus failed to detect or prevent Israeli and U.S. operations, exposing vulnerabilities in Iran's security system. Bagheri was involved in recruiting agents across the Middle East and orchestrating attacks on American targets in Iraq and Syria, resulting in U.S. casualties, according to the official.

The strike occurs amid ongoing tensions between Israel and Iran. Iranian media's confirmation of Khademi's death marks one of the few instances where such reports align publicly with Israeli announcements.

In a separate development, a Reuters report indicated that the U.S. and Iran received a plan to end their conflict, including an immediate ceasefire, mediated by Pakistan's army chief. No further details on the plan's status were provided in the sources.

Israeli officials noted that Iran's recent internet blackout concealed strike damage and suppressed dissent, though this claim lacks independent verification in the available reports.