Abbas Saadabadi, security team member, martyred in bombing

Abbas Saadabadi, a member of the security team for Ayatollah Khamenei, was martyred on March 2, 2026 (11 Esfand 1404), during a bombing in the vicinity of the leadership office.

Born in Tehran in 1959, Saadabadi joined the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in 1979. He served in various military operations, including in Kurdistan and western Iran, where he worked alongside pilot Ali Akbar Shiroudi. In 1984, he joined the protection team for Ayatollah Khamenei during his presidency, eventually serving as his driver and managing the vehicle unit.

His family described him as a highly disciplined professional who prioritized public property and legal compliance. His wife noted his exceptional driving record, stating he had not been involved in an accident in 42 years, with only one minor incident involving public property during the presidency, which was promptly compensated.

Saadabadi's life was characterized by his religious upbringing and a commitment to duty, moving from technical studies to frontline defense and eventually to high-level security service.