Israel Assassinated IRGC Intelligence Chief Majid Khademi
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Israel Assassinated IRGC Intelligence Chief Majid Khademi

06 April, 2026.Iran.13 sources

Key Takeaways

  • IRGC Intelligence chief Majid Khademi was killed in an Israeli strike on Tehran.
  • Israel publicly claimed the assassination, with the IDF confirming Khademi’s death.
  • Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei offered condolences; IRGC vowed retaliation against Israel.

Khademi Assassinated

Israel's Defense Minister announced the Israel Air Force assassinated Iran's IRGC Intelligence chief Majid Khademi.

The IRGC corroborated the announcement, stating Khademi was martyred.

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Khademi had managed to evade Israeli attacks since the campaign began on February 28.

Katz warned Iran's leaders live with a sense of being targeted.

Khamenei Condemns

Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei condemned the assassination as terrorism after a series of defeats.

He extended condolences, calling Khademi a highly influential yet discreet figure.

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Khamenei said the American-Israeli enemy has faced repeated failures.

He stressed the assassination would not weaken Iran's military structure.

Global Implications

Khademi was the sixth top Iranian figure eliminated since the war began.

The IDF claimed the strikes would reduce Iran's global terrorist capabilities.

The Iranian Red Crescent reported 1,728 dead across Iran from the conflict.

Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz, threatening global oil markets.

Retaliation Imminent

The IRGC Intelligence vowed to avenge Khademi.

Katz confirmed continuing pursuit of Iranian leaders.

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Khademi was killed hours after the IDF announced strikes that CNN attributed to the United States.

Talanian declined to comment on specific military targeting.

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