Israel confirms killing of Ali Shadmani: Iran’s top wartime commander falls

This report details Israel's targeted airstrike that eliminated Ali Shadmani, Iran’s highest-ranking military commander and close aide to Ayatollah Khamenei, marking a pivotal escalation in the Israel-Iran conflict. It covers the aftermath including mass evacuations in Tehran, Iran’s missile retaliation with over 370 launches, and the broader toll of 224 deaths in Iran alongside Palestinian casualties, revealing the conflict’s expanding regional impact.

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Israel has confirmed the targeted killing of Ali Shadmani, Iran's newly appointed wartime Chief of Staff and the most senior military commander, in an overnight airstrike on a command center in Tehran.

The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) described Shadmani as the closest military figure to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, highlighting the strike's strategic significance.

"The Israeli military said Tuesday it killed Iran's top military commander, Ali Shadmani, in an overnight strike, calling him the closest figure to supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei."

This operation is part of a broader Israeli offensive that has targeted multiple locations across Iran, including strikes on Tehran's military infrastructure and nuclear facilities. The conflict has intensified over five days, with Israel reporting the elimination of senior Iranian military officials and nuclear scientists.

"The deadly conflict between Iran and Israel entered its fifth day on Tuesday, with both sides widening their attacks. Israeli air strikes have killed at least 224 people in Iran, including some of Tehran's top military commanders, nuclear scientists and civilians."

Iran's health ministry reports at least 224 fatalities and over 1,200 wounded amid the escalating violence.

The IDF also thwarted drone attacks and missile launches, signaling ongoing high tensions and military readiness on both sides.

"The Israeli military said Shadmani had commanded both the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and the Iranian armed forces."

Iran's Supreme Leader has vowed to respond forcefully, indicating the potential for further escalation.

This development marks a significant escalation in the Iran-Israel conflict, with the death of Shadmani representing a critical blow to Iran's military leadership during wartime.
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Israel confirmed the killing of Ali Shadmani, Iran's top wartime military commander and closest figure to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, in an overnight airstrike on Tehran. The strike is part of escalating hostilities, with over 224 killed and more than 1,200 wounded in ongoing Iran-Israel conflict.
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The Headline

Israel kills Iran's top commander Shadmani amid missile retaliation

Key Facts
  • The Israeli military confirmed the killing of Iran's top military commander Ali Shadmani in an overnight strike, describing him as the closest figure to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.NdtvDeccanherald
  • Ali Shadmani commanded both the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and the Iranian armed forces, highlighting his key military role.Ndtv
  • The strike that killed Shadmani occurred at a command center in Tehran during an overnight operation.Ndtv
  • Following the strike, Israel issued a mass evacuation warning to around 330,000 people in central Tehran, targeting an area including state TV headquarters, police buildings, and hospitals.Timesofindia
  • In retaliation, Iran fired over 100 ballistic missiles overnight, bringing the total launched since Friday to more than 370.Timesofindia
  • At least 224 people have been killed in Iran from Israeli airstrikes, including military commanders and civilians.2Ndtv
Israel launched a major military offensive on Friday, carrying out strikes in Tehran and multiple other locations across Iran.
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The Israeli military said Tuesday it killed Iran's top military commander, Ali Shadmani, in an overnight strike, calling him the closest figure to supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Ndtv
Ndtv
Iran's health ministry says at least 224 people have been killed and more than 1,200 wounded.
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The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) have announced the elimination of Ali Shadmani, Iran's newly appointed wartime Chief of Staff, in a targeted airstrike on central Tehran.
Timesofindia
Timesofindia
Israel's military said on Tuesday it had killed Ali Shadmani, who it identified as Iran’s wartime chief of staff and said was the most senior military commander.
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Deccanherald
Key Stats at a Glance
Ballistic missiles fired overnight
over 100 ballistic missiles
Total ballistic missiles launched since Friday
more than 370

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Background Context

Background: Israeli strikes, drone defense, and regional casualties

Key Facts
  • The IDF carried out airstrikes on two F-14 fighter jets stationed at an airport in Tehran, which were reportedly meant to intercept Israeli aircraft.1
  • The IDF also thwarted a drone launch attempt toward Israel and eliminated the launch cell minutes before an attack after identifying a team deploying UAV launchers and weapons.1
  • Israel launched a major military offensive killing senior Iranian military officials and nuclear scientists and destroying critical infrastructure across multiple locations in Iran.1
  • Following the killing of top Iranian generals in nuclear facility strikes, Iran's supreme leader vowed to act forcefully and take revenge on Israel.1
  • At least 47 Palestinians were killed and over 200 wounded in Khan Younis amid the ongoing conflict.Theguardian
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