The head of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards’ Intelligence Organization (IRGC), Majid Khademi, has been killed, the IRGC announced on Monday.
Khademi, a senior figure in Iran’s elite military structure, played a key role in coordinating intelligence operations and security measures within the country for nearly five decades.
The circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear, with no official details on how or where it occurred.
Khademi’s death comes amid heightened regional tensions and ongoing conflicts involving Iran and its international adversaries.
IRGC Announces Death of Majid Khademi
According to the IRGC, details regarding the funeral and burial arrangements will be announced later.
The IRGC described him as one of its most experienced and influential figures in the country’s security establishment.
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Elsewhere, Israel claimed responsibility for the killing of Major General Majid Khademi in a strike that targeted senior Iranian officials.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said in a statement that the operation was part of Israel’s ongoing campaign against the Iran’s “terror leadership.”
The Revolutionary Guard is shooting at civilians, and we are eliminating the leaders of the terrorists,” said Katz.
Catz added that Israel had also inflicted heavy damage on Iran’s steel and petrochemical industries in recent strikes.
“We will continue to crush Iran’s national infrastructure and bring about the erosion and collapse of the terrorist regime and its ability to promote terror and launch attacks against the State of Israel,” he said.
US and Iran to Discuss 45-Day Ceasefire Amid Fears of Dangerous Escalation
Israel’s strike on Iran follows earlier reports that the United States and Iran are discussing terms for a potential 45-day ceasefire amid the ongoing war involving Israel, the US, and Iran.
According to Axios, the discussion aims to ease tensions and prevent further escalation of the conflict. The proposed ceasefire could also be extended if additional time is needed for negotiations.
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Meanwhile, the negotiations are reportedly taking place through mediators from Pakistan, Egypt, and Turkey, as well as through direct text messages exchanged between US envoy Steve Witkoff and Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
Additionally, Axios reported that the talk is set to focus on finding a permanent solution to end the war.
The Iranian officials also noted that the chances of reaching even a partial agreement within the next 48 hours remain slim, but the discussion will minimize further destruction.
