Netanyahu Confirms Assassination of IRGC Intelligence Chief as Israel Vows Unrelenting War Effort

Prime Minister Netanyahu confirms the deaths of IRGC intel chief Majid Khademi and Quds Force leader Yazdan Mir. Israel vows "full force" in the 2026 war.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 6, 2026, 6:40 AM EDT

Source: The information in this article was sourced from The Times of Israel

Targeted Strikes Against the IRGC Leadership Core

The Israeli military has successfully eliminated two of the most senior figures within the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), marking a significant escalation in the ongoing regional conflict. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed the death of Majid Khademi, the IRGC’s intelligence chief, characterizing the operation as a vital step in neutralizing the "axis of evil." This high-profile assassination strikes at the heart of Tehran’s regional surveillance and tactical planning apparatus, potentially disrupting the coordination of Iranian-backed proxies across the Middle East during the second month of the 2026 war.

Neutralizing the Quds Force Clandestine Operations

In addition to the strike on Khademi, the Israeli Premier hailed the successful mission against Yazdan Mir, known by the alias Sardar Bagheri. Mir was the head of the IRGC Quds Force’s notorious Unit 840, a clandestine cell that the Israeli government identifies as the primary architect of global attacks targeting Jewish and Israeli citizens. By removing the leadership of this unit, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) aim to degrade Iran’s ability to conduct unconventional warfare and international terrorism, further isolating the Quds Force’s operational reach.

Vowing "Full Force" in the Face of Iranian Aggression

Netanyahu’s Hebrew-language address on the social platform X served as a stern warning to those directing hostilities against the state of Israel. The Prime Minister asserted that "their blood is on their own head," emphasizing that any individual or organization involved in the murder of Israeli citizens would be reached with "power and determination." This rhetoric signals a transition toward a total war footing, where the IDF is authorized to pursue senior Iranian military officials both on the battlefield and within high-security zones previously considered off-limits.