Assassination of IRGC Intelligence Chief Majid Khademi in Tehran
Iranian state media confirmed the death of Majid Khademi, the intelligence chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), on April 7. Israel has officially claimed responsibility for the operation, describing it as a precision strike against the leadership of Iran's security apparatus. Khademi was considered a key figure in coordinating regional proxy operations. His death comes amid intense aerial bombardments across Iran and a significant increase in targeted operations against high-ranking military and intelligence personnel by Israeli forces.
Date: April 7, 2026
Location: Iran
Conflict: US-Iran Conflict
Category: assassination
Severity: CRITICAL
Casualties reported: 1
Source: GMA News Online