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Top IRGC Commander Eliminated & Hormuz Traffic Rises

April 7, 2026

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Top IRGC Commander Eliminated & Hormuz Traffic Rises

Israel announced yesterday that Majid Kademi, the head of intelligence for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), was killed in a targeted strike in Tehran. Kademi was not alone — Quds Force Special Operations Commander Asgar Baghari was also killed in the same strike. Baghari had led that unit since 2019, overseeing covert operations, targeting Israeli forces along the Syrian border, and coordinating weapons transfers from Iran to its proxies. Kademi ran the IRGC's most powerful intelligence organization, responsible for domestic surveillance, counterespionage, and monitoring foreign threats — effectively the regime's internal shield. What makes this strike especially notable is that Kademi had only held the role since 2025, after his predecessor was killed during Israel's Operation Rising Lion in June of last year. According to Israeli officials, Kademi had been moving constantly, relocating in an effort to avoid detection. That did not work. The Revolutionary Guard responded by vowing what they called a "major retaliatory strike" under an operation named "Crushing Revenge."

Ceasefire Talks Stall as Iran Pushes Maximalist Demands

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What you'll learn

  • 1 (00:49) **Top IRGC Commander Eliminated in Tehran** - Israel kills Majid Kademi, head of IRGC intelligence, and Quds Force commander Asgar Baghari in a targeted strike.
  • 2 (04:10) **Ceasefire Talks Stall as Iran Demands Maximalist Terms** - Iran's response to a US-led ceasefire proposal includes sweeping demands, making a deal unlikely.
  • 3 (07:50) **Strait of Hormuz Traffic Rises, But Under Iranian Control** - Vessel transits hit a post-conflict high, but passage is tightly controlled and often paid for.
  • 4 (11:36) **Ukraine Doubles Down on Striking Russian Oil Infrastructure** - Kyiv continues deep strikes on Russian refineries and export terminals despite allied calls for restraint.
  • 5 (18:58) **North Korea's Next Leader: Kim Jong Un's Daughter** - South Korea's intelligence agency now views Kim's teenage daughter as his likely successor.
  • 6 Standout Quotes
  • 7 (04:04) "The Revolutionary Guard vowed what they called a quote major retaliatory strike under an operation that they've named crushing revenge. Well, that's catchy."

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Show Notes

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:

  • Israel delivers another major blow to Iran’s leadership, killing the head of IRGC intelligence along with a top Quds Force commander in a targeted strike inside Tehran. What this means for the regime—and what could come next.


  • Even as Iran maintains its grip on the Strait of Hormuz, shipping traffic is rising, suggesting quiet deals may be keeping oil flowing through one of the world’s most critical chokepoints.


  • Meanwhile, Ukraine presses ahead with strikes on Russian oil infrastructure, despite growing pressure to ease off amid rising global energy concerns.


  • And in today’s Back of the Brief—North Korea may be preparing its next leader, as Kim Jong Un’s teenage daughter takes on a more prominent public role, fueling speculation about a fourth-generation dynasty.


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