Iran's Revolutionary Guards Intelligence Chief Killed in US-Israeli Airstrike
Majid Khademi, the intelligence chief for Iran's elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), has been confirmed killed in a US-Israeli airstrike on Monday, according to Iranian state media. This marks him as the latest key figure from the Iranian leadership to be targeted in such strikes, escalating tensions in the region.
Details of the Attack and Khademi's Role
Iranian media reported that Khademi died in what they described as a terrorist attack by the American-Zionist (Israeli) enemy, citing a statement from the Guards. He had taken over as head of the IRGC's intelligence wing in 2025, following the death of his predecessor in similar Israeli air strikes.
Khademi spent decades in intelligence and counter-espionage roles, rising through Iran's security apparatus. Before his appointment, he headed the Guards' Intelligence Protection Organisation, which is responsible for internal surveillance and counter-intelligence, and held senior positions in Iran's defence ministry.
Significance of the IRGC Intelligence Arm
The IRGC intelligence arm is one of Iran's most powerful security bodies, playing a central role in domestic surveillance to counter foreign influence. It often operates in parallel with the civilian intelligence ministry, making its leadership a high-value target in geopolitical conflicts.
This incident underscores the ongoing covert warfare between Iran and its adversaries, with Khademi's death likely to have significant implications for Iran's intelligence operations and regional strategy. More updates are expected as the situation develops.
