In a dramatic escalation of hostilities, Israel has launched a series of powerful airstrikes deep into Iranian territory, targeting high-level military and nuclear infrastructure.
The strikes, part of what Israel has dubbed “Operation Rising Lion,” have reportedly resulted in the deaths of several of Iran’s most senior military leaders, including Major General Ali Shadmani and Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Hossein Salami.
The operation began late last week and has continued with increasing intensity. Israeli fighter jets struck multiple sites across Tehran and other strategic locations, aiming to cripple Iran’s nuclear development capabilities and eliminate key figures within the Iranian military hierarchy.
Among the casualties are also Mohammad Bagheri, Iran’s former Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, and Gholamali Rashid, a senior commander of the IRGC’s central command.
Ali Shadmani, who had only recently been appointed as Iran’s wartime Chief of Staff following the death of his predecessor, was considered one of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s closest military advisors.
His death, just days into his new role, is seen as a significant blow to Iran’s military leadership and strategic planning.
The Israeli government has justified the strikes as a preemptive measure to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, a goal it views as an existential threat. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the operation would continue “for as many days as it takes” to neutralize the Iranian nuclear threat.
Iran has responded with retaliatory missile attacks, resulting in casualties and damage within Israeli territory.
The Iranian government has vowed further retaliation, with Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi warning of an imminent “punitive strike” and urging Israeli civilians to evacuate major cities like Tel Aviv and Haifa.
The conflict has already claimed hundreds of lives on both sides, including civilians, and has drawn international concern. The G7 nations have issued a joint statement urging de-escalation, while U.S. President Donald Trump has called for the immediate evacuation of Tehran and warned Iran against further aggression.
As the situation continues to unfold, the world watches with growing anxiety. The potential for a broader regional conflict looms large, and diplomatic efforts to halt the violence have so far yielded little progress.
The coming days will be critical in determining whether this confrontation spirals into a full-scale war or finds a path toward resolution.
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