A high-impact Israeli naval strike in Beirut has eliminated Reza Khazaei, a senior commander within the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Quds Force, according to the Israel Defense Forces. The IDF identifies Khazaei as Chief of Staff within the Quds Force Lebanon Corps, and a central architect behind coordination between Iran and Hezbollah. Israeli officials describe him as the key liaison responsible for aligning Hezbollah’s operational needs with Iranian funding, weapons systems, and strategic resources. Military sources claim Khazaei played a decisive role in rebuilding Hezbollah’s offensive capabilities following the 2023-2024 conflict with Israel. WATCH