The Israeli military announced that it has eliminated a senior Iranian security figure in a targeted strike carried out in Tehran.
According to the IDF, the operation was conducted by the Israeli Air Force based on intelligence guidance, resulting in the death of Gholamreza Soleimani, who served as commander of Iran’s Basij forces for the past six years.
The Basij is a paramilitary organization linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and plays a key role in internal security operations. It has been widely involved in crowd control and enforcement actions during periods of domestic unrest.
Israeli statements claim that under Soleimani’s leadership, the Basij forces were heavily engaged in suppressing protests across Iran, particularly during recent waves of demonstrations. These operations reportedly included mass arrests and the use of force against civilians.
The strike marks one of the most high-profile eliminations within Iran’s internal security structure since the escalation of the current conflict.
Israeli officials say the operation is part of a broader campaign aimed at disrupting Iran’s command-and-control networks, particularly within its military and security institutions.
The IDF noted that the removal of Soleimani adds to a growing list of senior Iranian commanders targeted in recent weeks, describing it as a significant blow to the regime’s internal security apparatus.
No immediate official response has been issued by Iranian authorities regarding the reported strike.
The situation remains fluid, with further details expected as independent verification and additional intelligence assessments emerge.
