The Israeli military's Persian-speaking spokesperson announced that severe strikes on Tuesday destroyed Basij checkpoints and killed the paramilitary organization's chief.
The Israeli military asserts it has dealt severe blows to Iran's paramilitary Basij organization, including the assassination of its commander. According to reports from Farsi-language media, Kamal Penhasi, the Persian-speaking spokesperson for the Israeli Defense Forces, announced the developments in a recent video message.
Iran International, a major diaspora opposition network known for its anti-Islamic Republic stance, reported that Penhasi outlined a "chain of blows" delivered to the paramilitary group on Tuesday. According to the network, Penhasi stated that the strikes ranged from the "killing of the head of the Basij to the destruction of checkpoints."The political Telegram channel کافه سیاست 🖤 echoed this exact report, noting that these devastating blows were "inflicted on the body of the Basij organization".
These targeted attacks on Basij leadership and infrastructure occurred just a day after the sweeping military escalation on the night of March 16. During that initial wave, the IDF targeted over 200 military sites across Iran—including air defense systems and Tehran fuel depots—while U.S. CENTCOM forces concurrently destroyed targets on Kharg Island under "Operation Epic Wrath."
Both source channels provided identical text regarding Kamal Penhasi's statement. Iran International's coverage of Israeli military announcements is consistent with its editorial posture as an opposition outlet that frequently amplifies statements against the Iranian regime's military apparatus. The sources do not specify the name of the Basij chief reportedly killed.