Israeli airstrike on Iran consulate in Damascus kills senior IRGC commander
OCCURRED Apr 1 · 12:00 UTCRECORDED 2026-09-02T03:38:03.465Zfact_h9yh84e7tm
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Multiple reputable sources consistently report that on 1 April 2024, an Israeli airstrike destroyed Iran's consulate in Damascus, killing senior IRGC commander Mohammad Reza Zahedi. The strike killed seven IRGC members, including two generals, and was widely attributed to Israel, though Israel did not officially comment. Sources agree on the event and casualties, with no credible contradiction.
On 1 April 2024, an Israeli airstrike destroyed the consular section of Iran's embassy in Damascus, Syria, killing seven members of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), including senior commander Mohammad Reza Zahedi. The attack was widely attributed to Israel, though Israel did not officially confirm or deny involvement. Iran vowed retaliation, and the incident escalated tensions in the region.
LOCATION Damascus, SyriaACTORS Israel, Iran, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Mohammad Reza Zahedi#israel #iran #airstrike #damascus #irgc #consulate
SOURCES (4)
- [1]A deadly Israeli strike in Syria ratchets up a years-long shadow war with Iran that could again put US forces in the crosshairsInsider · www.businessinsider.com/deadly-israeli-strike-syria-could-put-us-forces-crosshairs-iran-2024-4
- [2]US approved Israel's deadly Damascus consulate strike: IranTRT World · www.trtworld.com/article/17702993
- [3]Iran vows to ‘punish Zionist regime’ over deadly strike on Iranian consulate attributed to IsraelThe Durango Herald · www.durangoherald.com/articles/associated-press/iran-vows-to-punish-zionist-regime-over-deadly-strike-on-iranian-consulate-attributed-to-israel/
- [4]Defense Minister Gallant: Israel ready for any scenario regarding IranThe Jerusalem Post · www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-795719
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