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Iran war: Israeli strike kills IRGC intelligence chief

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David Shaw
April 6, 2026

US and Israel continue to hit targets across Iran on the eve of US President Donald Trump's latest deadline to reach a deal. Iran, meanwhile, threatens to react in kind to any attacks on its infrastructure.

Smoke rises over Tehran as Israel and the US continue strikes across Iran. Israel has confirmed killing Revolutionary Guards intelligence chief Majid Khademi, Israel vows to target Iranian leaders "one by one". Airstrikes hit Qom and other cities, prompting Tehran to warn of retaliation while Donald Trump’s deadline on reopening the Strait of Hormuz approaches.

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