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Tehran:Hossein Salami, the commander-in-chief of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), was killed on June 13, 2025, in a targeted Israeli airstrike on Tehran. The operation, named “Operation Rising Lion,” marked a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel. Israeli forces reportedly struck multiple sites across Tehran, including nuclear and military facilities, aiming to dismantle Iran’s nuclear program and eliminate key military leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Salami, born in 1960 in Golpayegan, joined the IRGC during the Iran\u2013Iraq War while pursuing his college education. He rose through the ranks, becoming deputy commander and later replacing Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari as the IRGC’s chief on April 21, 2019, following an appointment by Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Known for his fiery rhetoric, Salami frequently targeted Israel, the United States, and Saudi Arabia. He was instrumental in advancing Iran’s missile program and circumventing international sanctions. Under his leadership, the IRGC played a pivotal role in Iran’s regional military operations and domestic security. His death is expected to have profound geopolitical ramifications, potentially leading to increased regional volatility and retaliatory actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Israeli airstrikes also resulted in the deaths of other senior Iranian officials, including IRGC commanders Gholam Ali Rashid and Amir Ali Hajizadeh, and nuclear scientists Fereydoun Abbasi and Mohammad Mehdi Tehranchi. The strikes targeted critical sites such as the Natanz nuclear facility and military installations in Isfahan province.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In response to the attacks, Iran has vowed retaliation, with officials warning of “unimaginable” consequences for Israel. The situation remains highly volatile, with both nations bracing for further escalation<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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