Israel has killed Rahman Maqdam, the head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ special operations department and the man reportedly behind the assassination attempt on President Donald Trump before the 2024 elections.
Maqdam was identified as the head of the IRGC special operations department and has been reportedly linked to a plan to assassinate Donald Trump before the 2024 U.S. presidential election.
According to reports, U.S. intelligence and allied sources traced the plot to Maqdam, who was allegedly responsible for coordinating covert operations targeting Western political figures.
Journalist Amit Segal reported that Maqdam was “the man reportedly behind the assassination attempt on Donald Trump before the 2024 election.”
The alleged plot was reportedly intercepted before it could be carried out, with U.S. and allied security services monitoring suspected operatives linked to Maqdam.
Details of the operation have not been fully disclosed publicly, but officials indicated that intelligence sharing between Israel and the United States was instrumental in preventing the attack.
President Trump was informed by Israel in recent hours regarding Maqdam’s activities, underlining the ongoing concern over the IRGC’s capacity to organise attacks abroad.
Maqdam’s death in Israel’s targeted operation is considered by officials to remove a key operational figure allegedly responsible for planning the assassination attempt and other covert operations overseas.
Meanwhile, the operation comes amid ongoing tensions between Israel and Iran, as both countries maintain heightened security measures.
President Trump was briefed by Israel in recent hours, reflecting the coordination between Washington and Jerusalem on intelligence and security matters.
Israeli officials described the strike as targeting a senior figure in Iran’s Revolutionary Guard. A senior Israeli official said, “The story of the IRGC is over,” noting the operation was directed at the organisation’s leadership.
Journalist Amit Segal reported on Maqdam’s involvement in past operations targeting Western officials.
He said, “The assassination attempt on the US president was orchestrated by the same individual.”
Israel has recently conducted several targeted operations against IRGC leaders in response to intelligence assessments.
It is understood that the IRGC’s special operations unit has been involved in multiple plots targeting foreign officials over the past decade.
The operation took place during a period of increased Israeli military readiness amid perceived threats from Tehran.
Officials in both Israel and the United States have been monitoring the situation to prevent further escalation.
The United States expressed support for Israel’s actions, while continuing to assess the regional security implications.
Diplomatic channels in Washington and Jerusalem remain active to maintain coordination and manage potential retaliatory responses.
Iran has not publicly confirmed Maqdam’s death, and tensions remain high as regional forces maintain alertness.
The strike is part of an ongoing pattern of operations targeting senior IRGC figures.
Previous reports have documented cyberattacks, intelligence operations, and targeted strikes between Israel and Iran over the past year.
