Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Commander Hossein Salami and Other High Officials Martyred in Israeli Airstrike
The pre-dawn quiet of Tehran on June 13, 2025, was shattered by a series of powerful explosions. Residents awoke to the jarring sounds, and soon, plumes of smoke were seen rising over the capital. Reports swiftly emerged, initially from Iranian state media, confirming that a major Israeli airstrike had targeted various sites within the city, including the headquarters of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
Iran Press TV also confirmed reports of dozens martyred, including the leadership of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, in these attacks. Among the casualties, the most prominent name confirmed was that of Major General Hossein Salami, the commander-in-chief of the IRGC.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Commander Hossein Salami and Other High Officials Martyred in Israeli Airstrike
Alongside him, General Gholam Ali Rashid, Dr. Tehranchi, and Fereydoun Abbasi, other high-ranking officials and nuclear scientists, were also confirmed martyred in these coordinated strikes. The news sent shockwaves through Iran and reverberated across the region.
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In the aftermath, as Iranian officials vowed a swift and decisive response, Israel reportedly declared a national emergency, anticipating immediate retaliation. These dramatic events marked a significant escalation in the long-standing tensions between the two nations, leaving the world bracing for the repercussions of a day that fundamentally altered the regional landscape.
