Israel Kills Top Quds Force Commander

The Israeli military announced on Monday that it successfully targeted and killed the head of a specialised unit within Iran’s Quds Force.

The operation, conducted by the Israeli Air Force on Sunday, took place in Tehran and resulted in the death of Asghar Bagheri.

🔴ELIMINATED: Asghar Bagheri, Commander of the Quds Force’s Special Operations Unit.

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In recent years, Bagheri advanced numerous attacks against both Israel and worldwide.

In addition, Bagheri personally commanded operations targeting IDF soldiers on the Syrian-Israel border. pic.twitter.com/Hnsbdk57J2

— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) April 6, 2026

Israel kills top Quds Force commander. Credit: News24

Bagheri had served as the commander of the Quds Force’s Special Operations Unit (840) since 2019, acting as a pivotal figure in the Revolutionary Guards’ overseas operations branch.

According to an official military statement, Bagheri had occupied several high-ranking roles within the organisation over the last few years.

Israeli authorities alleged that he was directly involved in coordinating and executing attacks against both Israeli and American individuals on a global scale.

This high-profile strike marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict, directly hitting the leadership of Iran’s most elite foreign military wing.

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