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Iranian Military Leader Gholamreza Soleimani Killed in Joint U.S.-Israel Strike

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 3:22 PM

Iranian state media confirmed Tuesday that Gholamreza Soleimani, who led Iran's paramilitary Basij force, was killed in coordinated attacks by U.S. and Israeli forces. Israel had announced earlier in the day that they had eliminated the Iranian commander.

Iranian state television reported Tuesday that Gholamreza Soleimani, who served as the leader of Iran’s paramilitary Basij organization, died in joint military operations conducted by American and Israeli forces.

Earlier on Tuesday, Israeli officials had announced they had successfully targeted and eliminated Soleimani in the coordinated strike.

The Basij force operates as a volunteer paramilitary organization within Iran’s military structure, reporting to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

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