Ali Shadmani, Top Iranian Military Commander, Reportedly Killed in Israeli Strike
Iranian Revolutionary Guard's Chief Architect Comes Under Fatal Strike by Israel
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Buzzworthy Deets:- Israeli military claims top Iranian commander Ali Shadmani is dead following an airstrike.- Shadmani served as the head honcho of the Revolutionary Guards' central command, a powerful subdivision of the General Staff, overseeing multiple military units' operations.
A Few Pointers:1. Shadmani replaced fellow commander Gholam-Ali Rashid, who was killed in a previous Israeli strike.2. Shadmani's death is yet to be officially confirmed by Iran.3. Over 20 generals have reportedly been killed in Israeli airstrikes in Tehran, with some commanders meeting their end in city residences.4. The Israeli military has declared it's achieved "air superiority" in Tehran.
The Big Picture:- The tensions between Iran and Israel have been escalating since the Israeli military embarked on strikes against Iranian targets.- Iran has since intensified attacks on Israel, with missiles exploding in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and other areas, according to local news reports.
While We're At It:- According to Trump, he thwarted an assassination attempt on Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei[1].- Israel aims to halt Iran's pursuit of nuclear capabilities with its attacks, while Tehran insists its nuclear program caters to civilian purposes[4].
Enlightening Info:- Hossein Salami, not Ali Shadmani, is the Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), who was confirmed killed by Iranian state media[1][2].
Sources:1. nytimes.com2. cnn.com3. reuters.com4. newsweek.com
The Commission has also been consulted on the draft directive pertaining to the recent war-and-conflicts, specifically the escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, as the politics and general news surrounding these events unfold. The Commission's advice could potentially have an impact on the international community's response to the situation.
