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News India Live, Digital Desk: Iran has suffered another major setback amid the ongoing fierce conflict in West Asia (Middle East). monday (6 April 2026) a joint meeting took place in Tehran early in the morning American-Israeli air strikes The head of the powerful intelligence organization Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Major General Syed Majid Khademi Have been killed. Iranian state media and the IRGC have issued official statements confirming his death and granting him the status of ‘martyr’.
Who was Majid Khademi?
Majid Khademi was one of the most influential and experienced officials in Iran’s security apparatus. Following are the highlights of his career and influence:
Appointment as Intelligence Chief: to Khademi June 2025 Was appointed head of IRGC’s Intelligence Organization. He replaced General Mohammad Kazemi, who was himself killed in an Israeli attack.
50 Years Experience: Khademi was active in Iran’s intelligence and security services for nearly five decades. He was considered an expert in ‘counter-espionage’ and internal security.
Intelligence Protection Organization: Before becoming chief, he was the head of the IRGC’s ‘Intelligence Protection Organisation’, whose main task was to catch foreign spies and maintain surveillance within the military.
Role in Defense Ministry: He also served in senior positions in the Defense Ministry of Iran.
Attack details and Israeli confirmation
israeli defense minister israel katz confirmed the attack, saying that the IDF targeted Khademhi during a precision operation in Tehran. israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu “Another central arm of the Iranian terrorist regime has been cut off. Anyone who plots to murder our citizens will face the same consequences,” he posted on social media.
New turn in Iran-Israel conflict
Majid Khademi’s death has come at a time when there is a direct war going on between Iran and Israel-America.
February 2026 attack: the beginning of this conflict 28 February 2026 The incident took place when the US and Israel launched a major joint attack on Iran, reportedly killing several top leaders, including then-Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
Khademi’s allegations: Shortly before he was killed, Khademi had accused US President Donald Trump of fomenting unrest in Iran and plotting to topple the government with the help of foreign intelligence agencies (such as Israel’s Unit 8200).
Latest situation: Discussion of ceasefire?
On one hand, the top leadership is being targeted, on the other hand, between Iran and America through Pakistan. 45 days ceasefire There are reports of the proposal also being shared. However, after the death of a big general like Khademi, the fear of retaliatory attack from Iran has increased, due to which there is huge instability in the global oil market and aviation services.
