“Once again, the American-Zionist enemy, having suffered a series of defeats in the war imposed on our country, has resorted to its usual weapon — terrorism and the assassination of one of the leaders of the country’s intelligence and security apparatus,” Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said, according to Fars.

“General Majid Khademi, who for decades participated in the defense of the country, has attained the honor of martyrdom. His killing will not shake the resilience of Iran’s armed forces,” Khamenei added.

The IRGC also confirmed the death of intelligence chief Khademi.