Israel Strikes Iran: Head of Revolutionary Guard's Air Force Killed, but Not Entire Leadership
Majority of Revolutionary Guard air force force members perished
Informal Chat 💭 Cheers! Israel reports a major blow to Iran's Revolutionary Guard Air Force. But let's break it down 🔬 💣:
Verified claims by Israel's Ministry of Defense state that the leadership of the Revolutionary Guard's air force has been decimated in a series of attacks. However, the words "nearly entire" might be a bit misleading. Here's what really happened.
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Israel's military targeted an underground headquarters of the Revolutionary Guard's air force on X, revealing the attendance of Gen. Amir Ali Hajizadeh, the head of the Revolutionary Guard's ballistic missile program, and other high-ranking officials. This particular air force division is responsible for monitoring Iranian airspace and controlling its ballistic missile arsenal.
Confirmed Deaths ❌
Among the casualties were Gen. Amir Ali Hajizadeh and Gen. Hossein Salami, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Additionally, Gen. Mohammad Bagheri, chief of staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, was also reported killed, along with two of his deputies, Gen. Gholamreza Mehrabi and Gen. Mehdi Rabbani.
Replacement and Internal Response 🏙️
Following these losses, Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei swiftly appointed a new leader for the Revolutionary Guard’s aerospace division, Gen. Majid Mousavi, replacing Hajizadeh. While multiple high-ranking officers were eliminated, it's essential to note that the core leadership structure remains intact albeit temporarily disrupted.
Summary
- Israel carried out strikes in Iran, targeted key military and nuclear facilities, and eliminated several top Iranian military officials
- The so-called "decimation" of the Revolutionary Guard Air Force (IRGC Aerospace Force) is not completely accurate. Although some key figures were killed, new leaders have already been appointed to fill the void
Key Killed and Replaced Leaders
| Name | Role/Rank | Fate | Replaced by ||----------------------------|---------------------------------------------|-----------|------------------------|| Amir Ali Hajizadeh | Head, IRGC Ballistic Missile Program | Killed | Majid Mousavi || Hossein Salami | Commander, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps| Killed | Not specified || Mohammad Bagheri | Chief of Staff, Iranian Armed Forces | Killed | Not specified || Gholamreza Mehrabi | Deputy, Armed Forces General Staff | Killed | Not specified || Mehdi Rabbani | Deputy, Armed Forces General Staff | Killed | Not specified |
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The community might discuss the potential political ramifications of these recent events in Israel, as they highlight tensions with Iran, particularly in the context of global politics, general news, and crime and justice. It is also possible that the employment policy within the Iranian military may undergo changes due to the loss of key figures, considering there are several individuals holding similar roles within the same divisions. This conversation might also spill over into discussions about violence and war-and-conflicts, given the recent military strike.
