Targeted strike intensifies tensions between Israel and Iran following multiple high-profile assassinations.
The Israeli military has confirmed that it has killed Ali Shadmani, Iran’s newly appointed Chief of General Staff for wartime operations, in a targeted airstrike conducted in central Tehran on June 17 (local time).
In an official statement, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced:
“Overnight, we struck the central command headquarters in Tehran, eliminating Ali Shadmani — the wartime chief of staff, supreme military commander, and one of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s closest confidants.”
⚔️ Who Was Ali Shadmani?
Shadmani was recently appointed to succeed Gholam Ali Rashid, the head of Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Air Defense Base, who was reportedly killed in an earlier Israeli strike on June 13. Shadmani held unified command over both the Iranian military and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
According to the IDF, the Khatam al-Anbiya Central War Command was responsible for operational control and firepower planning. Israel claimed that by eliminating Shadmani, it has dealt a significant blow to Iran’s military command structure.
💥 Part of a Larger Operation
This strike is part of Israel’s ongoing operation codenamed “Roaring Lion”, which began on June 13. Since then, Israel claims it has assassinated over 20 senior Iranian military leaders, including:
- Mohammad Bagheri, Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces
- Hossein Salami, Commander-in-Chief of the IRGC
The growing list of targeted high-ranking officials suggests a shift in strategy — from isolated precision strikes to full-scale decapitation of Iran’s military leadership.
🌍 Regional Fallout & Global Concerns
This operation has deepened regional instability, especially amid increasing tensions in the Red Sea, Syria, and Lebanon. Western allies are closely monitoring the situation, fearing retaliatory strikes or cyberattacks.
Experts believe that this may provoke a direct confrontation or push Iran to accelerate its asymmetric responses via proxy groups.
📌 Summary Points
- Israel confirms killing of Ali Shadmani, Iran’s wartime chief and close advisor to Khamenei.
- Strike occurred in central Tehran, marking a rare and bold escalation.
- Shadmani replaced Gholam Ali Rashid, who was also killed earlier this week.
- Israel claims over 20 top Iranian commanders eliminated under Operation “Roaring Lion.”