SECURITY — April 6, 2026

IRGC Intelligence Chief Majid Khademi Reported Killed in U.S.-Israeli Strike

Iranian state media reported that Majid Khademi, head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' intelligence organization, was killed in a U.S.-Israeli attack described by officials as carried out by the 'American-Zionist enemy.' The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday amid escalating strikes on Iranian targets.

The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Khaama Press — corroborated by Pajhwok2 min read

IRGC Intelligence Chief Majid Khademi Reported Killed in U.S.-Israeli Strike
Image courtesy Khaama Press

Iranian state media and IRGC-linked outlets reported that Majid Khademi, head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' intelligence organization, was killed in a U.S.-Israeli attack.

Officials described the strike as carried out by the "American-Zionist enemy." The killing occurred in the early hours of Monday, according to the reports.

No immediate details on the location of the incident or independent verification were provided. The death of Khademi represents a significant development amid reports of escalating U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian targets.

Khademi served as the chief of the IRGC's intelligence unit, a key component of Iran's military and security apparatus. The IRGC, formally known as the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, plays a central role in Iran's defense and regional operations.

Iranian state media announced the news, highlighting the attribution to the U.S. and Israel as responsible parties. Such reports underscore ongoing tensions between Iran and Western powers, particularly in the context of recent military actions.

The incident adds to a series of reported losses for Iranian officials and assets in strikes attributed to U.S. and Israeli forces. However, specifics beyond the initial announcements remain limited at this stage.

Further details are awaited as Iranian authorities may provide additional information on the circumstances surrounding Khademi's death.

Read the original reporting at Khaama Press

Reliability assessment

Two independent Afghan outlets (Khaama Press, Pajhwok) corroborate Iranian state media's on-record report of Majid Khademi's death in a U.S.-Israeli strike; the verifiable fact of the state media claim is confirmed across sources.

The source language mixes facts with framing or advocacy wording. Khaama Press: 'significant operational and symbolic blow' (value judgment on impact), 'deepen concerns inside Iran’s security establishment' (emotional framing of internal reactions), 'soaring tensions' (mild hyperbole emphasizing escalation).

Independent web corroboration

A separate web search returned 8 matching reports. A selection:

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SecurityMajid Khademi, IRGC, Iran, US, Israel

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