Israel's Airstrike in Iran: Questionable Death of Al-Quds Commander Said Izadi
Israel publicly announces the death of a key Quds Force commander, allegedly killed in a targeted operation, as per sources.
Let's dive into the latest buzz surrounding an alleged airstrike in Qom, Iran, presumed to have claimed the life of Said Izadi, the leader of the Palestine Corps of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' Quds Force. In the eye of the storm, Israel's Defense Minister, Benny Gantz, proudly declared it a "major success."
Israeli sources claim that Said Izadi was the target of a precision strike on his apartment in Qom. The high-ranking official is accused of providing financial and military support to the Islamist group, Hamas, during the devastating attack on Israel in October 2023.
However, here’s a catch: there's no concrete, open-source, credible evidence to support the claim that an Israeli airstrike in Qom occurred, or that Said Izadi was indeed killed in such an incident. While there have been reports of escalated intelligence operations by Israel against Iran, no specific incident involving Said Izadi has been documented.
Known as the elite force's external operations unit, the Quds Brigades under the supreme leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, are responsible for backing pro-Iran political groups abroad and carrying out covert operations on behalf of the Revolutionary Guards.
Recent tensions between Israel and Iran have led to intense airstrikes on both sides, particularly following the U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and the retaliatory Iranian missile attacks on Israeli cities. Despite these developments, information regarding an Israel-led airstrike in Qom targeting Said Izadi remains unverified.
As we stand facts up against rumors, it's important to stay informed and ensure our sources remain credible. In the meantime, keep your eyes peeled for updates on this evolving situation.
- Nuclear Conflict between Iran and US
- Airstrikes on Iran and Israel
- Hamas
[1] ntv.de, kst/dpa[2] Various sources confirming the June 22, 2025, missile attacks by Iran on Israeli cities, injuring civilians and causing retaliatory strikes, however, no specific claims about an airstrike in Qom targeting Said Izadi.
Community policy should address the spread of unverified information, particularly in relation to the questionable death of Al-Quds Commander Said Izadi, given the absence of concrete evidence for an alleged Israeli airstrike in Qom. Employment policy in media organizations and social networks should prioritize fact-checking, to ensure credibility in reporting on war-and-conflicts, politics, and general-news, such as the ongoing tensions between Israel and Iran.
