In recent weeks, Iran has been gripped by intrigue following the deaths of two high-ranking officials. The untimely demise of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Deputy Commander Gholamhossein Ghalehpour, reportedly from chemical injuries, has come under scrutiny.
Just a week earlier, a senior aide to Supreme Leader Ali Khameneí also died under mysterious circumstances. Iran is still reeling from the recent 12-day conflict with Israel, adding layers to the intrigue surrounding these incidents.
The Death of Gholamhossein Ghalehpour
Gholamhossein Ghalehpour, serving as Deputy Commander at the IRGC’s Imam Ali Base, is rumored to have succumbed to chemical injuries sustained during the Iran-Iraq War (1980-1988). Strangely, these health issues were never publicly mentioned before.
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Last month, he was seen in the city of Qazvin, albeit wearing a mask, which has fueled speculation given the abruptness of his death. Known as 'Shahran', Ghalehpour played a significant role in the IRGC, notably leading the Basij militia from 2016-2019.
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The Mystery of Ali Taeb
The death of former Supreme Leader Representative Ali Taeb from the Tharallah Headquarters was announced by the IRGC, though no cause was provided. State media suggested natural causes, yet it closely followed a gas explosion in a high-rise in western Tehran.
Taeb’s family holds significant power within Iranian governance. His brother, Hossein Taeb, a former IRGC intelligence chief, is known for his associations with Supreme Leader's son Mojtaba Khamenei and his notorious reputation.
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Unraveling the Enigma
Both Taeb and Ghalehpour were veterans of the Iran-Iraq war and influential within Iran's power structure, raising many questions about their deaths. Is this an internal power struggle within the IRGC? Or could there be an Israeli angle, given their recent targeting of facilities like the Tharallah Headquarters?
Some speculate a link between the Tehran gas explosion and these deaths, particularly as the affected buildings housed senior officials.
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Ongoing Explosions in Iran
Since the conclusion of the war, explosions have rocked various areas of Iran, which the government has not classified as security incidents. Recently, cities like Shiraz, Tehran, and Qazvin have reported mysterious explosions.
The involvement of Israel is suggested, given the ongoing post-war tensions. However, the government attributes these events to coincidence, further fueling suspicion.
What Lies Beneath?
It’s challenging to conclusively link these deaths to chemical injuries or natural causes, given that both officials were in good health beforehand. Reports of Israeli attacks and intra-IRGC power feuds deepen the mystery.
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Social media buzzes with theories of gas explosions as targeted sabotage, but evidence remains elusive. Post-war internal instability in Iran complicates these matters further.
Mountains of Questions
The deaths of Ghalehpour and Taeb have raised a multitude of questions for Iran. Are old injuries to blame, or do these events stem from Israeli strikes and power struggles? Continuous explosions and mysterious happenings further complicate the Iranian landscape. The truth may take time to surface, but these incidents have not only shaken the IRGC but have drawn international focus on Iran.
