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The official stressed that Khademi ran an intelligence network that repeatedly failed to thwart major U.S. and Israeli operations, leaving Iran vulnerable to strategic setbacks. “He oversaw an intelligence apparatus that repeatedly failed to detect or prevent major Israeli and U.S. operations, including a series of strategic surprises that exposed deep vulnerabilities inside Iran’s security system,” the official said.
Khademi’s activities reportedly included attempts to infiltrate U.S. systems, including efforts targeting the Pentagon. He also maintained extensive coordination with Russian intelligence, highlighting his central role in Iran’s global espionage operations.
“His removal marks a significant blow to Iran’s intelligence leadership at a time when the regime is already under sustained pressure,” the senior Israeli official added, emphasizing the impact on Tehran’s broader security capabilities.
The strike also reportedly claimed the life of Asghar Bagheri, a senior Quds Force operative, according to the same Israeli source. Bagheri was allegedly involved in recruiting agents across the Middle East and directing attacks against American forces in Iraq and Syria.
“Bagheri was directly involved in recruiting agents across the Middle East and orchestrating attacks against American targets in Iraq and Syria — including operations that led to U.S. casualties,” the official told Fox News.
Khademi’s career in Iran’s intelligence community spanned decades, culminating in his position as IRGC intelligence chief. He previously led the Guard’s Intelligence Protection Organization, which manages internal surveillance and counterintelligence, and also held key posts within Iran’s defense ministry.
The IRGC’s intelligence division is among the most powerful security arms of the Iranian regime, charged with monitoring domestic dissent and countering foreign interference. It often works alongside Iran’s civilian intelligence services, making Khademi’s elimination a substantial disruption to Tehran’s intelligence infrastructure.
This strike is likely to further destabilize Iran’s intelligence capabilities at a time when the regime faces mounting internal unrest and international pressure, signaling that Israel continues to assert its strategic dominance in the region.
