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Iran Confirms Death of Basij Commander Gholamreza Soleimani

Published March 17, 2026, 20:09
Iran Confirms Death of Basij Commander Gholamreza Soleimani

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard has confirmed the death of Gholamreza Soleimani, commander of the Basij forces. According to the Guard, Soleimani was killed in an attack by the "American-Zionist enemy." Soleimani had led the Basij for six years and oversaw internal security operations. The incident comes at a time of heightened tension in the region, with reports of the deaths of other Iranian officials.