US EditionIsraeli Strikes Kill Iran’s Military Chief, IRGC Commander, and Top Nuclear Scientists: Report
- On June 13, 2025, Israel launched an unprecedented multi-wave airstrike on Iran targeting military commanders, nuclear sites, and high-ranking officials in Tehran.
- The strikes followed Iran's missile and drone attacks on Israel in April and October 2024 and occurred two days before the sixth round of US-Iran indirect nuclear talks in Oman.
- The initial assault involved over 200 fighter jets and approximately 330 munitions hitting more than 100 targets, including the homes of Iranian military chief Mohammad Bagheri and other senior generals.
- The Israel Defense Forces stated they eliminated Top IRGC commander Hossein Salami, armed forces chief Bagheri, the IRGC Air Force commander Hajizadeh, and six prominent nuclear scientists in the strikes.
- Iran warned of retaliation and readiness for war while Israeli air defenses, assisted by the US, intercepted most Iranian missiles and drones during escalating exchanges after the strikes.
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