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Israel Claims Killing of Iran's Top Intelligence Chief in Tehran Air Strike

The Israel Defense Forces announced it killed Majid Khademi, the head of intelligence for Iran's Revolutionary Guards, in a targeted air strike in Tehran. The IDF stated the operation was guided by precise intelligence and that Khademi was a senior commander responsible for advancing terrorist attacks globally. They also claimed he was involved in suppressing internal protests in Iran and targeting Israeli and Jewish interests worldwide. In a separate announcement, the IDF said it killed Mohammad Reza Ashrafi Kahi, who managed the IRGC's oil commerce, on the same day.

Key Points: Israel Kills Iran's IRGC Intelligence Chief in Tehran Strike

  • Key IRGC commander eliminated
  • Strike based on precise intelligence
  • Target accused of global terror plots
  • Also killed IRGC oil commerce head
  • Blow to Iran's command systems
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Israel says Iran's intelligence chief killed in Tehran air strike

Israel Defense Forces claim air strike eliminated Majid Khademi, head of IRGC intelligence, dealing a major blow to Iran's military command.

"Khademi worked to advance terrorist attacks worldwide - Israel Defense Forces"

Tel Aviv, April 6

The Israel Defence Forces on Monday claimed to have killed Majid Khatem-Hosseini Khadami, Chairman of Iran's Revolutionary Guards' intelligence organisation, in an air strike in Tehran on Sunday night.

"Eliminated: Majid Khademi, the Head of Intelligence of the IRGC. Khadami was one of the most important commanders of the Revolutionary Guards and had accumulated military and security experience over the years," read a statement issued by the IDF.

It mentioned that the Israeli Air Force, under precise intelligence guidance from the Intelligence Directorate, attacked during the night in Tehran and killed Khadami.

According to the IDF, Khadmi was appointed to his position after the assassination of Muhammad Khatami in Operation 'Am Kalavi'. As part of his role, he worked to gather intelligence to form an intelligence picture for the regime's senior echelons during Operation 'Roar of the Harrier'.

"Khademi worked to advance terrorist attacks worldwide, and was responsible for monitoring Iranian civilians as part of the regime's suppression of internal protests. He was a key figure in the campaign, the intelligence he collected was used to promote and execute terrorist operations," the IDF stated.

"Alongside this, Khadami worked to promote terrorist acts against the State of Israel and against Jews around the world and took part in attempts to harm American targets, and was even responsible for monitoring Iranian citizens as part of the suppression of internal protests in Iran," it added.

The Israeli defence ministry mentioned that Khadami's "elimination" constitutes another serious blow to the command and control systems of the Revolutionary Guards, and to its ability to "conduct terrorist activity" against the State of Israel and countries around the world.

On Sunday, the IDF announced that it had killed Mohammad Reza Ashrafi Kahi, the Head of Commerce at the IRGC's Oil Headquarters in Tehran.

"Ashrafi managed the commercial operations of the Oil Headquarters, estimated at billions of dollars annually, and advanced the development of the IRGC's military capabilities, as well as those of the Houthis, Hezbollah & Hamas," the IDF posted on X.

- IANS

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Sarah B
Reading this from Delhi. The regional instability this creates is worrying. It feels like the conflict is spreading. Hope our government is closely monitoring the situation for any impact on Indian interests or our citizens in the region.
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Rohit P
The IDF statement says he was suppressing internal protests in Iran. If true, that's terrible for the Iranian people. But a foreign military strike is not the solution. It only strengthens the regime's narrative. Complex situation.
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Priya S
With oil prices already volatile, targeting the IRGC's oil commerce head will have ripple effects. As a developing economy, India needs stable energy prices. This geopolitical tension is bad news for our pockets. 🛢️📈
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Vikram M
Respectfully, I have to question the article's heavy reliance on the IDF statement alone. It presents only one side. Good journalism should at least attempt to get a comment from Iranian officials or include some independent analysis. The presentation feels one-sided.
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Karthik V
The mention of Hamas and Hezbollah is key. India has suffered from cross-border terrorism for decades. While the method is debatable, targeting the funding and intelligence networks of groups that spread terror is crucial. A tough call.

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