Senior IRGC special unit commander killed in strikes - state media [Mohammad Ali Fathalizadeh]

Iran International ^ | 2 April 2026 | Staff

[MeanWestTexan]

Iranian media reported that a commander of a special unit of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps was killed in strikes on Wednesday.

They said Mohammad Ali Fathalizadeh, commander of the Fatehin special unit, was among those killed.

No further details were immediately available.

The Fatehin unit is part of the IRGC and its members receive advanced military training and have previously been deployed in conflicts such as Syria.

[MeanWestTexan]

The Fatehin unit is an elite special forces formation within the Basij (the IRGC's paramilitary volunteer force). It focuses on advanced military training and has been deployed in external conflicts, such as the war in Syria, as well as for internal security and repression operations inside Iran. Members are known for specialized tactics, and the unit has been described as tasked with maintaining internal security or suppressing unrest.

Another hit paving the way for internal revolt.

[Magnum44]

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[SharpRightTurn]

Another one bites the dust.

[MikelTackNailer]

Mohammad Ali Fathalizadeh, commander of the Fatehin special unit, was among those killed.

His dust floats like a butterfly after the round stung like a bee.

[iontheball]

Amazing work by Mossad. How they keep doing it is very impressive. It’s got to get the rest of the rats down in their rat holes.

[princess leah]

I think the US helps with the outward “diversion” tactics, the mossad pinpoints the generals and leadership to take them out. Talk about the double whammy effect!