Israel Says Tehran Strike Killed IRGC Intelligence Chief and Quds Unit 840 Commander

Overview

• Israel’s military said Monday that an airstrike in Tehran killed IRGC intelligence head Majid Khademi and Quds Force Unit 840 commander Asghar Bagheri.
• Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised the operation and warned that anyone directing attacks on Israel or building an Iranian axis would face severe consequences.
• Defense Minister Israel Katz said he was updated on the strike during a briefing with IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, signaling Israel’s claim of responsibility.
• Iran’s leader Mojtaba Khamenei offered condolences and the IRGC labeled the operation an assassination, calling it a terrorist act carried out by US and Israeli enemies.
• Iranian state media framed the episode as part of a broader conflict since February 28 and said Iranian forces have launched missile and drone attacks in response.