US-Israeli Attack: Who was Majid Khademi? Iran’s IRGC intelligence chief killed in US-Israeli attack

News India Live, Digital Desk: Iran has suffered another major setback amid the ongoing fierce conflict in West Asia (Middle East). The head of the powerful intelligence organization Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Major General Seyed Majid Khademi, has been killed in a joint US-Israeli airstrike in Tehran early on Monday (April 6, 2026). Iranian state media and IRGC have issued official statements confirming his death and giving him the status of ‘martyr’. Who was Majid Khademi? Majid Khademi was one of the most influential and experienced officials of Iran’s security apparatus. Following are the highlights of his career and influence: Appointment as Intelligence Chief: Khademi was appointed head of the IRGC’s Intelligence Organization in June 2025. He replaced General Mohammad Kazemi, who himself was killed in an Israeli attack. 50 years of experience: Khademi was active in Iran’s intelligence and security services for almost 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 Organization’, whose main function was to catch foreign spies and maintain surveillance within the military. Role in the Defense Ministry: He also held senior positions in Iran’s Defense Ministry. Details of the attack and Israel’s confirmationIsraeli Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed the attack, saying that the IDF targeted Khademhi during a precision operation in Tehran. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu posted on social media, saying, “Another central arm of the Iranian terrorist regime has been cut off. Whoever plots the murder of our citizens will face the same consequences.” Majid Khademi’s death has come at a time when a direct war is going on between Iran and Israel-America. February 2026 attack: This conflict started on 28 February. 2026, when the US and Israel launched a major joint attack on Iran, reportedly killing several top leaders, including the 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 a ceasefire?Aside While the top leadership is being targeted, on the other hand, there are reports of a proposal for a 45-day ceasefire between Iran and America being shared through Pakistan. 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.