Israeli Airstrike in Tehran Eliminates Top IRGC Intelligence and Quds Force Commanders
On April 6, 2026, a precise Israeli airstrike targeted a residential building and facility in Tehran, killing at least 25 people. High-value targets confirmed killed include Major General Majid Khademi, the IRGC's intelligence chief, and Asghar Bagheri, commander of the Quds Force's Special Operations Unit 840. The strike is part of 'Operation Roaring Lion,' a joint U.S.-Israeli campaign aiming to neutralize Iranian military leadership and drone production capabilities following the breakdown of regional security and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.