US-Iran War: Tehran confirms death of top spy chief Majid Khademi

Iranian state media on Monday announced that Majid Khademi, head of the intelligence organisation of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), has been killed in what Tehran described as an attack by its adversaries.

"Major General Majid Khademi, the powerful and educated head of the Intelligence Organisation of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, was martyred in the criminal terrorist attack by the American-Zionist enemy... at dawn today," the Guards said in a post on their Telegram channel.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in a post on X, claimed responsibility for the operation and said it was part of a broader campaign targeting Iran’s military leadership.

"Another central arm of the Iranian terror regime has been severed. Tonight, we eliminated Majid Khademi, head of the Intelligence Division in the Revolutionary Guards, one of the Iranian regime's senior officials, who had only recently assumed his role after his predecessor was eliminated."

In addition, we eliminated Asghar Bakri, commander of Unit 840 in the Quds Force, who is responsible for attacks against Jews and Israelis around the world. Whoever acts to murder our citizens, whoever directs terror against the State of Israel, whoever builds the Iranian axis of evil—their blood is upon their head. We are acting with strength and determination, we will reach everyone who seeks to harm us. We will continue with full force, on all fronts, until the threat is removed and all the war's objectives are achieved," he said.

The development comes as Iranian officials continue to navigate heightened security and diplomatic pressures involving Iran, with the confirmation of Khademi’s death adding to a series of sensitive and closely watched events reported through state-linked media channels.

​The ​death of ‌Majid ⁠Khademi, ⁠the ​head of ​the ​Revolutionary ⁠Guards' ‌intelligence ​organisation, ​was announced ⁠on ​Monday by ​Iranian ‌state ​media, ​without ⁠additional detail.

The report comes as Iran and the United States have received a proposed framework aimed at ending hostilities, Reuters reported citing a source familiar with the matter. The proposal could take effect as early as Monday and potentially reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy shipping route.

A plan to de-escalate tensions has been coordinated and exchanged with Iran and the United States overnight, the source said, outlining a two-stage approach beginning with an immediate ceasefire followed by a more comprehensive agreement.

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The framework, it added, has been put together by Pakistan and shared as part of ongoing efforts to facilitate dialogue between the parties. “All elements need to be agreed today,” the source said, noting that the initial understanding would be formalised through a memorandum of understanding concluded electronically via Pakistan, which is acting as the sole communication channel in the discussions.

Separately, Axios first reported on Sunday that the United States, Iran and regional mediators were exploring a potential 45-day ceasefire as part of a two-phase arrangement that could ultimately lead to a permanent end to the conflict, citing sources from the United States, Israel and the wider region.