IDF confirms IRGC intel chief killed; Quds Force commander also eliminated in strike
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The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the killing of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) intelligence chief, Brig. Gen. Majid Khademi, in a precision strike. According to an Israeli official, Quds Force commander Asghar Bagheri was also eliminated in the same operation. The IDF stated Khademi was responsible for advancing terrorist attacks abroad and overseeing surveillance of Iranian civilians during domestic protests. A senior Israeli official noted Khademi was a high-ranking commander who had evaded previous targeting attempts. Former President Trump hinted at a potential Iran deal amid ongoing negotiations, issuing a 48-hour ultimatum and threatening military action, including targeting power plants and bridges.
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AI-ExtractedIDF confirmed Brig. Gen. Majid Khademi was killed in a precision strike.
Quds Force’s special operations commander Asghar Bagheri was eliminated at the same time.
Khademi oversaw surveillance of Iranian civilians as part of the regime’s crackdown on domestic protests.
Khademi helped advance terrorist attacks abroad.
Khademi was effectively No. 2 within the IRGC.
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