Saleh Asadi

Saleh Asadi
Died(2026-02-28)28 February 2026
Tehran, Iran
Allegiance Iran
BranchGeneral Staff of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran
CommandsHead of intelligence, Khatam-al Anbiya Central Headquarters

Saleh Asadi (Persian: صالح اسدی; died 28 February 2026) was an Iranian military intelligence officer who served as head of the intelligence department at the Khatam-al Anbiya Central Headquarters, Iran's military emergency command, and as a senior intelligence officer in the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran.[1][2] He was killed on 28 February 2026, during joint Israeli–United States airstrikes on Iran that targeted senior Iranian leadership in Tehran.[3][4] Israeli sources described him as involved in shaping Iran's strategic approach toward Israel and the United States.[5][6]

Career

Asadi served as the head of intelligence for the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, Iran's military emergency command.[7][8] In this capacity, he was responsible for intelligence operations within the structure, which coordinated responses during national emergencies.[9] He also acted as a senior intelligence officer within the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran.[10][11]

Israeli sources stated that Asadi played a role in shaping Iran's strategic posture toward Israel and the United States.[12] The Israel Defense Forces further claimed he was involved in plans related to regional conflicts, including those targeting Israel.[13][14]

Assassination

Asadi was killed on 28 February 2026, during joint Israeli–United States airstrikes on Tehran.[15][16] The strikes targeted a meeting of senior Iranian security officials, resulting in multiple high-profile deaths.[17] His successors, Abdollah Jalali-Nasab and Amir Shariat, were assassinated by Israel two weeks later.[18]

See also

References

  1. ^ "IDF confirms killing top Iranian leaders, including top defense official Ali Shamkhani". The Times of Israel. 28 February 2026. Retrieved 2 March 2026.
  2. ^ "PROFILES - Who Were the Iranian Officials Killed in US–Israeli Strikes?". Palestine Chronicle. 1 March 2026. Retrieved 2 March 2026.
  3. ^ "Israeli military lists senior Iranian officials killed in airstrikes". Iran International. 28 February 2026. Retrieved 2 March 2026.
  4. ^ "The US and Israel have struck Iran: Who has been killed?". ABC News. 1 March 2026. Retrieved 2 March 2026.
  5. ^ "IDF confirms killing top Iranian leaders, including top defense official Ali Shamkhani". The Times of Israel. 28 February 2026. Retrieved 2 March 2026.
  6. ^ "Israeli military lists senior Iranian officials killed in airstrikes". Iran International. 28 February 2026. Retrieved 2 March 2026.
  7. ^ "PROFILES - Who Were the Iranian Officials Killed in US–Israeli Strikes?". Palestine Chronicle. 1 March 2026. Retrieved 2 March 2026.
  8. ^ "IDF confirms killing top Iranian leaders, including top defense official Ali Shamkhani". The Times of Israel. 28 February 2026. Retrieved 2 March 2026.
  9. ^ "Iran's chain of command shattered as Israeli strikes kill senior security chiefs". Calcalistech. 1 March 2026. Retrieved 2 March 2026.
  10. ^ "Israeli military lists senior Iranian officials killed in airstrikes". Iran International. 28 February 2026. Retrieved 2 March 2026.
  11. ^ "Which top Iranian officials have been killed in US-Israel war?". The New Arab. 1 March 2026. Retrieved 2 March 2026.
  12. ^ "Who are the senior Iranian officials reportedly killed in US-Israeli strikes on Iran?". L'Orient Today. 1 March 2026. Retrieved 2 March 2026.
  13. ^ Samuel Granados (28 February 2026). "See a Breakdown of Ayatollah Khamenei and Other Top Iranian Leaders". The New York Times. Retrieved 2 March 2026.
  14. ^ "Seven Iranian military officials killed, Israel Defense Forces say". Ukrayinska Pravda. 1 March 2026. Retrieved 2 March 2026.
  15. ^ "PROFILES - Who Were the Iranian Officials Killed in US–Israeli Strikes?". Palestine Chronicle. 1 March 2026. Retrieved 2 March 2026.
  16. ^ "IDF confirms killing top Iranian leaders, including top defense official Ali Shamkhani". The Times of Israel. 28 February 2026. Retrieved 2 March 2026.
  17. ^ "Iran's chain of command shattered as Israeli strikes kill senior security chiefs". Calcalistech. 1 March 2026. Retrieved 2 March 2026.
  18. ^ Fabian, Emanuel (14 March 2026). "IDF says 2 senior Iranian intel officers killed in Tehran airstrike". The Times of Israel. ISSN 0040-7909. Retrieved 15 March 2026.
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