The head of the Quds Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Ismail Qaani, is believed to have escaped death along with Hezbollah leader Hashem Safi al-Din in the recent events in Beirut. According to the latest reports, Qaani and other senior IRGC figures may have been arrested and are under investigation on suspicion of collaborating with Israeli intelligence, which has caused a serious stir within the organization.

The arrests are believed to have been prompted by deep infiltration of the IRGC by Israeli intelligence, threatening the organization's security. The incident has raised alarm in Iran and Lebanon, as it represents a breach in the security of one of the key units of the Iranian military responsible for operations outside the country, including support for Hezbollah and other militant groups.

Ismail Qaani leads the Quds Force, which handles the IRGC's foreign operations, including military and intelligence missions. He took over the post after the death of Qassem Soleimani in a US strike in 2020. His possible arrest came as a surprise to many, as Qaani was seen as one of Iran's leading strategists on the international stage.