Target Neutralized: Top Commanders Eliminated by Israeli Forces
World NewsJune 20, 2025
"Ali Shadmani"
According to a report by Hindustan Times, the Israel Defence Forces recently claimed to have assassinated Ali Shadmani, described as Iran's "War-Time Chief of Staff" and a key military figure. However, official confirmation from Iran remains pending.
"Mohammad Kazemi"
Amid escalating tensions in the ongoing proxy conflict between Israel and Iran, Israeli forces reportedly assassinated Mohammad Kazemi, Iran's intelligence chief, during a strike on Tehran, marking the third consecutive day of attacks. As reported by The New Arab, Kazemi was a high-ranking figure overseeing counter-intelligence operations for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
"Mohammad Reza Zahedi"
On Monday, Israeli airstrikes destroyed the Iranian embassy annex in Damascus, Syria, killing Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Zahedi, a senior Quds Force leader in the IRGC. According to Al Jazeera, Zahedi and six others—including his deputy—were killed when the building was levelled
"Hossein Salami"
According to The Wall Street Journal, Major General **Hossein Salami**, commander-in-chief of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), was killed in an Israeli airstrike on **June 13, 2025**, during a broader operation targeting Iran’s military and nuclear leadership. Iranian sources confirmed his death alongside other senior commanders
"Mohammad Bagheri"
Mohammad Bagheri, Iran’s top military commander, was killed in an Israeli airstrike during escalated regional tensions, according to a report by Mint.
"Eliam Ali Rashid"
He was the commander of Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters, Iran’s main military operations command.
"Amir Ali Hajizadeh"
According to the IDF, he was murdered overnight in an Israeli bombing on an underground command centre that was used to plan assaults on Israel. He was the commander of the Revolutionary Guard aerospace force.
