Gholamreza Rezaian
Gholamreza Rezaian | |
|---|---|
| Native name | غلامرضا رضائیان |
| Died | 28 February 2026 Iran |
| Allegiance | Iran |
| Branch | Police Command of the Islamic Republic of Iran |
| Rank | Brigadier general |
| Commands | Islamic Republic of Iran Police Intelligence Organization |
Gholamreza Rezaian (Persian: غلامرضا رضائیان; died 28 February 2026) was an Iranian brigadier general who served as the commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Police Intelligence Organization (SAFA). The organization, formed in 2022, handles intelligence duties within Iran's national police force.
Rezaian held the position of commander at the time of his death in 2026. He was killed during a series of United States and Israeli airstrikes on Iran amid escalating regional tensions.
Career
Rezaian served as the commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Police Intelligence Organization (known by the acronym SAFA), an intelligence agency under the Police Command of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FARAJA).[1] The organization handles domestic intelligence and security operations within Iran's national police framework, following administrative changes around 2022 that restructured police intelligence functions.[2]
Assassination
On 28 February 2026, Rezaian was killed in airstrikes conducted by the United States and Israel on targets in Tehran.[3][4][5] Iranian media, including Fars News Agency, reported his death the following day, stating that he had been targeted as part of broader attacks on Iranian leadership and military figures.[6][7] The strikes also resulted in the deaths of other high-ranking Iranian officials.
See also
- Police Command of the Islamic Republic of Iran
- List of Iranian officials killed during the 2026 Iran–United States war
References
- ^ "Profiles: Iran's Intelligence Agencies". The Iran Primer. United States Institute of Peace. 2023-04-05. Retrieved 2026-03-01.
- ^ "[Relevant Persian title on FARAJA restructuring]". Radio Farda (in Persian). 2022-05-15. Retrieved 2026-03-01.
- ^ "Iran police intelligence chief killed in US, Israeli strikes -- report". The Times of Israel. 2026-03-01. Retrieved 2026-03-01.
- ^ "Iran police intelligence chief killed in US, Israeli strikes: media". Inquirer.net. 2026-03-01. Retrieved 2026-03-01.
- ^ "Latest developments after US, Israeli strikes kill Iran's Khamenei". France 24. 2026-03-01. Retrieved 2026-03-01.
- ^ "Iran police intelligence chief killed in US, Israeli strikes: Media". Al Arabiya English. 2026-03-01. Retrieved 2026-03-01.
- ^ "4 top Iranian military officials killed in US-Israeli strikes". Middle East Monitor. 2026-03-01. Retrieved 2026-03-01.