Gen. Gholamreza Soleimani

Gholamreza Soleimani was a senior officer in Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). He served as the commander of the Basij, a volunteer paramilitary force responsible for internal security and ideological mobilization.

On March 17, 2026, Soleimani was killed in an airstrike in Tehran. The strike, reported by international media, targeted a compound housing senior Iranian military and security leadership. The attack was part of a coordinated wave of strikes across the city that day.

The strike occurred during the US-Israel War on Iran, a conflict that began in February 2026. The war involved a series of military engagements, including air campaigns and missile strikes, primarily targeting military and nuclear infrastructure within Iran.

Iranian state media confirmed Soleimani's death, describing him as a 'defender of the sanctuary.' His funeral was reportedly attended by senior IRGC officials and government figures. The IRGC vowed retaliation for the strike.

As Basij commander, Soleimani oversaw a force of hundreds of thousands of volunteers integrated into Iran's domestic security apparatus. His death removed a key figure in the country's internal mobilization structure during the conflict.

Gholamreza Soleimani was killed during the US-Israel War on Iran (2026–2026). The conflict concluded in November 2026. See the full roster of those killed in this conflict.

Among those documented in the same conflict: The Schoolgirls of Minab - 165 Victims, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Sgt. Declan Coady, Sgt. 1st Class Nicole Amor.

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