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Israeli Air Force Strikes Iranian Commander Linked to Hezbollah

3/4/2026

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On March 3, 2026, Israeli Air Force targeted Daoud Ali Zadeh, acting commander of Iran's Quds Force Lebanon Corps, in Tehran.
The IDF said Zadeh replaced the killed commander and linked Iran to Hezbollah.
He held a rank equivalent to brigadier general and led Quds Force’s Weapons Corps.
The IDF said he aided Hezbollah’s capabilities and urged attacks against Israel.
Israel remains committed to countering Iranian influence in Lebanon.

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On March 3, 2026, Israeli Air Force targeted Daoud Ali Zadeh, acting commander of Iran's Quds Force Lebanon Corps, in Tehran.
The IDF said Zadeh replaced the killed commander and linked Iran to Hezbollah.
He held a rank equivalent to brigadier general and led Quds Force’s Weapons Corps.
The IDF said he aided Hezbollah’s capabilities and urged attacks against Israel.
Israel remains committed to countering Iranian influence in Lebanon.