Tensions Escalate: Iranian Army Chief and Revolutionary Guards Leader Killed in Israeli Strike
Iran's Military Leader Bagheri Perishes During Israeli Strike
Reported by NTV.DE, ROG/DPA
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In a shocking turn of events, Israel's attack on Iran has claimed the lives of two key figures - the army chief, Major General Mohammed Bagheri, and the leader of the Revolutionary Guards, General Major Hussein Salami. The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, has voiced concerns about the escalating situation.
News agencies report that Bagheri was killed during an overnight Israeli attack on Iran, contrasting previous statements that he was unharmed. Salami was reportedly killed in an attack on the headquarters of the Supreme Command of the Revolutionary Guards, according to Tasnim, Iran's elite force's mouthpiece.
This large-scale Israel attack also targeted locations in northwest Iran, causing several casualties. At least two people were confirmed dead in Tabriz, East Azerbaijan's capital, with several others injured. Israel reportedly attacked a radar station, two barracks, and other facilities in the province. The identities of the victims remain unclear.
UN Responds with Concern and Criticism
António Guterres, the UN Secretary-General, has criticized the escalating tensions in the Middle East. "I am deeply concerned about the military escalation in the region," Guterres said through a representative. Guterres has voiced specific concerns about Israel's attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities, especially given the ongoing negotiations between Iran and the United States regarding Iran's nuclear program.
Guterres has also urged both sides to exercise maximum restraint and to prevent further escalation, emphasizing the potential dangers of a broadened conflict for the region and global peace. As tensions rise, there are concerns about an imminent Iranian counterattack, with up to hundreds of ballistic missiles potentially involved. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned civilians about the possibility of extended stays in shelters during this potentially volatile period.
Key Figures Involved:
- Benjamin Netanyahu – Israeli Prime Minister, central to Israeli security and foreign policy decisions
- Hussein Salami – Former leader of Iran's Revolutionary Guards (deceased)
- Mohammed Bagheri – Former Chief of Staff of Iran's Army (deceased)
- Yoav Gallant – Israeli Defense Minister, responsible for military strategy and operations
- Ayatollah Ali Khamenei – Supreme Leader of Iran, ultimate authority on Iranian foreign and defense policy
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Source: ntv.de, rog/dpa
- Iran
- Wars and Conflicts
- Israel
- In light of the escalating tensions and the Middle East wars, the United Nations calls for the implementation of a community policy that promotes peace and diplomacy, providing an energy policy that focuses on peaceful conflict resolution and the prevention of war-and-conflicts.
- As the politics surrounding the Iranian-Israeli conflict unfold, it is crucial for general news outlets to provide comprehensive coverage, ensuring that the public is well-informed about the key figures involved, such as Benjamin Netanyahu, Hussein Salami, Mohammed Bagheri, Yoav Gallant, and Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
