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Israel Targets Iranian Commanders in Major Airstrike Campaign

4/5/2026

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Israel Airstrike Targets Commander

On April 5, 2026, an Israeli airstrike in Tehran killed Mohammad Reza Ashrafi Kahi, a senior commander in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' Oil Headquarters.
The Israel Defense Forces stated that Kahi managed commercial activities generating billions for the Iranian regime, aiding military capabilities and funding proxies like Hezbollah and Hamas.
The IDF reported strikes on more than 120 sites in Iran, targeting missile and drone infrastructure.
Last week, the IDF killed Jamshid Eshaqi, the previous commander of the Oil Headquarters.

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U.S. Forces Rescue Pilot

On April 5, 2026, U.S. forces rescued a pilot after an F-15E was shot down over Iran.
U.S. President Donald Trump described the operation as among the most daring in history.
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed it shot down additional U.S. aircraft during the rescue.
The conflict has escalated, and Argentina has designated the IRGC as a terrorist organization, increasing scrutiny of Iran's actions.

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Israel Airstrike Targets Commander

On April 5, 2026, an Israeli airstrike in Tehran killed Mohammad Reza Ashrafi Kahi, a senior commander in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' Oil Headquarters.
The Israel Defense Forces stated that Kahi managed commercial activities generating billions for the Iranian regime, aiding military capabilities and funding proxies like Hezbollah and Hamas.
The IDF reported strikes on more than 120 sites in Iran, targeting missile and drone infrastructure.
Last week, the IDF killed Jamshid Eshaqi, the previous commander of the Oil Headquarters.

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