By Muhammad Abubakar
Iran’s state-affiliated Fars News Agency has confirmed the deaths of top Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) intelligence figures in an Israeli airstrike earlier today.
Among the dead is Brigadier General Mohammad Kazemi, the head of the IRGC’s Intelligence Organisation, a key figure in Iran’s security and military apparatus. His deputy, General Hassan Mohaqiq, was also killed in the strike, alongside senior intelligence official Mohsen Bagheri.
The strike reportedly targeted what is believed to be a sensitive IRGC facility, possibly the organisation’s headquarters. While Israeli officials have not yet publicly commented on the operation, the move is expected to escalate tensions between the two regional rivals.
Kazemi was appointed in 2022, succeeding Hossein Taeb, and was known for reshaping the IRGC’s intelligence posture during a turbulent period marked by domestic unrest and growing international scrutiny.
The Iranian government has not yet released an official statement on the incident, but security sources suggest a high-level investigation is underway.
This strike marks one of the most significant Israeli operations against Iranian military leadership in recent years.