Chademi, head of intelligence for Iran’s IRGC, was killed in an airstrike, with Israel’s defense minister vowing to pursue further targets.
Iranian Intelligence Chief Confirmed Dead
Chademi died in a morning airstrike, according to a statement from the IRGC published Monday, April 6th. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed Israel’s responsibility for the attack.
Iranian leaders “know they are being hunted. We will reach them one by one,” Katz stated in a message released by his office.
Succession and Chademi’s Role
Chademi assumed the position of head of IRGC intelligence following the killing of his predecessor by Israel in June 2025. The IRGC stated that Chademi played a significant role in Iranian intelligence and security for nearly five decades.
The IRGC described his contribution to protecting Iran’s security and combating foreign adversaries as “immense, lasting, and instructive.”
US-Iran Negotiations and Potential Escalation
Reuters reports that both the US and Iran have received a proposed agreement. Axios, citing four sources in the US, Israeli, and regional administrations, reports that these countries are in advanced negotiations with Iran.
The proposed agreement involves a 45-day ceasefire, but is considered highly uncertain. If no agreement is reached, the US President intends to launch extensive attacks on Iranian civilian infrastructure, and retaliate against energy and water facilities in the Persian Gulf states, according to plans outlined by Donald Trump.
Pakistan’s Mediation Efforts
Reuters reports that Iran and the US have received a plan from Pakistan to end hostilities, potentially taking effect as early as Monday. The plan calls for an immediate ceasefire, followed by the development of a broader agreement.
However, intense disputes persist behind the scenes regarding the Strait of Hormuz, with Tehran signaling it will not agree to its opening in exchange for only a temporary ceasefire.
Further Reading
Wacław Radziwinowicz writes on Wyborcza.pl that Putin’s budget has not yet saved the war in Iran, but that could change.
Reporting by
Olena Skwiecińska (PAP)