Tel Aviv: The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) claims to have ‘eliminated’ Iran’s newly appointed Chief of Staff, General Ali Shadmani, in a targeted airstrike on central Tehran.
This marks the second assassination of an Iranian top general in less than a week and will lead to further escalation in the ongoing conflict between the two countries.
Ali Shadmani was the highest-ranking military official in Iran and a close advisor to the country’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. He had been promoted earlier this month after the death of his predecessor, Alam Ali Rashid, in a previous Israeli strike under Operation “Am Kalavi.”
Ali Rashid was eliminated in a similar targeted operation. Shadmani had barely settled into his new role when he too was struck down.
Shadmani had recently taken command of the ‘Khatem Al-Anbiya’ Emergency Command, a strategic unit responsible for coordinating Iran’s war efforts, including missile strikes and drone attacks on Israel. Israeli officials say Shadmani was central to approving fire plans and managing combat operations against Israeli targets.
According to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), the airstrike was conducted overnight and hit a command headquarters where Shadmani was present. Israeli intelligence had pinpointed his location through what officials called “precise and actionable intelligence.” The strike took place in central Tehran and was described as a high-risk but successful operation.
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Before his promotion, Shadmani had served as deputy commander of the Emergency Command and headed Iran’s General Staff Operations Department. His long military career was marked by involvement in planning and executing attacks on Israel, both directly and through proxy forces.
Iran has not yet issued an official statement on Shadmani’s death, but sources in Tehran have confirmed explosions in the city overnight.
This targeted assassination campaign underscores Israel’s commitment to stopping what it sees as an existential threat from Iran, especially amid rising hostilities and failed diplomatic efforts between Iran and the West over nuclear and regional security issues.
