The Israel Defence Forces on Friday announced that Ali Mohammad Naini, spokesperson and head of public relations of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, was killed in a targeted strike.
The Israeli military stated that Naini had overseen propaganda operations and played a central role in disseminating messaging across the region.
According to the IDF, Naini functioned as a key communicator for the IRGC over the past two years. It is alleged that he contributed to influencing proxy groups and advancing hostile actions against Israel. The announcement was made via X.
🔴ELIMINATED: Ali Mohammad Naini, the Spokesperson and Head of the Public Relations Array of the IRGC.
Naini served in several propaganda and public relations roles. In his role as the IRGC’s main propagandist for the past 2 years, he disseminated the regime’s terrorist… pic.twitter.com/e29Elb16FS
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) March 20, 2026
Iranian authorities confirmed his death, describing it as ‘martyrdom’ and condemning the strike as a state-sponsored act of terror.
Official statements warned of retaliation following the incident, which reportedly occurred during the closing phase of Ramadan.
Earlier developments indicate a broader escalation.
The IDF claimed it eliminated Esmaeil Khatib in an airstrike in Tehran. It alleged his involvement in intelligence operations and actions during domestic protests.
🔴ELIMINATED: Esmaeil Khatib, the Iranian terrorist regime Minister of Intelligence, in a targeted strike in Tehran.
Khatib played a significant role during the recent protests throughout Iran, including the arrest & killing of protestors and led terrorist activities against… pic.twitter.com/654lpYCZ1c
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) March 18, 2026
In another claim, Israel stated that Ali Larijani, a senior figure in Iran’s leadership, was killed alongside his son in a separate strike. Iranian media later corroborated the deaths.
🔴Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council and the regime’s effective leader, has been eliminated.
Throughout the years, Larijani was considered one of the most veteran and senior figures within the Iranian regime leadership, and was a close associate… pic.twitter.com/kBIgSSGBm0
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) March 17, 2026
The IDF reported the killing of Gholamreza Soleimani, citing his role in internal security operations.
🔴 COMMANDER OF THE BASIJ UNIT ELIMINATED
Yesterday, the IDF targeted & eliminated Gholamreza Soleimani, who operated as commander of the Basij unit for the past 6 years.
Under Soleimani, the Basij unit led the main repression operations in Iran, employing severe violence,… pic.twitter.com/aJ0dNtCFz0
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) March 17, 2026
These incidents signal intensifying hostilities between the two nations, raising concerns over further destabilisation across the Middle East.
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