Israel Reports Killing of Iranian Military Coordinator Linked to Hamas
Saeed Izadi was responsible for the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps's relations with Palestinian armed groups.
Israel has announced the killing of Saeed Izadi, a senior commander of Iran's Quds Force, in a strike on Qom. Izadi, accused of supporting Hamas's October 2023 attack on Israel, was on U.S. and UK sanctions lists. Israel's air campaign, ongoing since June 13, has reportedly killed over 430 and injured 3,500 in Iran, while Iranian missile attacks have led to 24 civilian deaths in Israel. Iran confirmed other casualties and said Israel also targeted three hospitals and several ambulances. Iran has ruled out nuclear negotiations under current hostilities, though some diplomatic efforts, including meetings in Geneva and Istanbul, have occurred. President Trump suggested the U.S. might join the conflict on Israel’s side but has delayed a decision. Israel maintains it will continue strikes until Iran's nuclear program and ballistic capabilities are dismantled, while Iran insists its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes and rejects full limitations under duress. International calls for de-escalation have come from Turkey, Russia, and China, but the conflict shows little sign of abating.