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U.S. Strikes IRGC HQ, Rescues Service Members Amid Tensions

4/7/2026

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U.S. Central Command Commander Admiral Brad Cooper ordered a strike on an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) headquarters near Tehran during rescue operations following the downing of a U.S. fighter jet.
The attack utilized B2 bombers and coincided with the rescue of two service members.
President Trump praised the operation, commending the crew's bravery.
Concurrently, Israel reported the deaths of IRGC intelligence chief Brig. Gen. Majid Khademi and Quds Force commander Asghar Bagheri, impacting Iran's intelligence leadership.
Khademi was criticized for failing to prevent U.S. and Israeli operations.

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U.S. Central Command Commander Admiral Brad Cooper ordered a strike on an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) headquarters near Tehran during rescue operations following the downing of a U.S. fighter jet.
The attack utilized B2 bombers and coincided with the rescue of two service members.
President Trump praised the operation, commending the crew's bravery.
Concurrently, Israel reported the deaths of IRGC intelligence chief Brig. Gen. Majid Khademi and Quds Force commander Asghar Bagheri, impacting Iran's intelligence leadership.
Khademi was criticized for failing to prevent U.S. and Israeli operations.