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Iran's Khamenei Vows Retaliation After General's Assassination

4/7/2026

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Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei condemned the assassination of Major General Seyed Majid Kademi, head of Revolutionary Guard intelligence, in an Israeli airstrike.
He said such attacks will not deter Iran's resolve, in a written statement.
Israel's Defense Minister confirmed the operation and vowed to target Iranian leaders.
The Revolutionary Guards warned of a strong retaliatory response to further attacks.

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Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei condemned the assassination of Major General Seyed Majid Kademi, head of Revolutionary Guard intelligence, in an Israeli airstrike.
He said such attacks will not deter Iran's resolve, in a written statement.
Israel's Defense Minister confirmed the operation and vowed to target Iranian leaders.
The Revolutionary Guards warned of a strong retaliatory response to further attacks.