06.03.2026 12:55
The disappearance of Ismail Qaani, the commander of the Quds Force who was accused of espionage in Iran after miraculously surviving many attacks by the US and Israel, has brought up claims that he was "executed."
Claims that have drawn attention on social media have emerged regarding Ismail Qaani, the commander of the Quds Force affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Qaani, known for surviving many attacks against high-ranking Iranian figures, has sparked discussions after disappearing following the recent attacks.
It has been reported that Iran's religious leader Ali Khamenei and some high-ranking figures lost their lives in the attacks carried out by the US and Israel, while Qaani left the location just minutes before the attack.
CLAIM OF "EXECUTION" SPREAD ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Some users on the social media platform X claimed that Qaani was detained by the Revolutionary Guards on suspicion of espionage for Israel and was executed. However, there has been no confirmation from Iran regarding these claims.
HE HAD TAKEN OVER FROM SOLEIMANI
67-year-old Ismail Qaani had taken office in January 2020, succeeding Quds Force commander Qassem Soleimani, who was killed in a US attack in Baghdad. Qaani is at the helm of the Quds Force, which manages Iran's foreign operations in the region. During his tenure, Qaani has been responsible for the coordination of the "Axis of Resistance," which includes groups close to Iran, such as Hezbollah and the Houthis, and has drawn attention for surviving many attacks in the region.
HIS SURVIVAL FROM EVERY ATTACK HAS SPARKED DEBATE
Despite numerous attacks on the locations where Qaani was present, his survival has led to various claims emerging on social media. After the death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, Qaani also disappeared for a long time, only to reappear months later at Nasrallah's funeral. His disappearance again after the recent attacks has led to renewed discussions on social media regarding Qaani's fate.