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Israeli Strikes in Iran Target IRGC, Kill Key Leaders

3/23/2026

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The Israeli Defense Forces conducted strikes across Iran targeting the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, including ballistic missile sites and weapons facilities.
On March 20, the strikes killed Esmail Ahmadi, IRGC Basij intelligence chief, in Tehran.
A separate attack in Tabriz killed at least 13 Basij members.
US-Israeli operations killed IRGC commander Ebrahim Mortazavi-Nasb and struck sites in Bandar Abbas and Shiraz, with casualties reported to exceed 3,186 since February 28.

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The Israeli Defense Forces conducted strikes across Iran targeting the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, including ballistic missile sites and weapons facilities.
On March 20, the strikes killed Esmail Ahmadi, IRGC Basij intelligence chief, in Tehran.
A separate attack in Tabriz killed at least 13 Basij members.
US-Israeli operations killed IRGC commander Ebrahim Mortazavi-Nasb and struck sites in Bandar Abbas and Shiraz, with casualties reported to exceed 3,186 since February 28.