Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Colonel Mahdi Rahimi was reportedly killed by anti-regime protesters, according to recent reports. Rahimi was identified as a key figure involved in the violent suppression of protests in Malikshahi on January 3rd, where IRGC troops reportedly shot and killed approximately ten demonstrators.
Details surrounding his death remain unconfirmed, but sources indicate that the protesters, who survived the initial violence, discovered his residence and subsequently paid him a visit. The incident highlights ongoing tensions between security forces and demonstrators amid widespread unrest in the region.
The killing of Rahimi marks a significant development in the ongoing protests against the Iranian regime. Authorities have yet to issue an official statement regarding the incident, and there is no confirmation of any further violence or retaliation. The situation continues to be fluid as reports from the ground evolve.