On the night of 13 June, Israel launched its largest air strike on Iran since the beginning of the escalation, killing at least 20 senior Iranian commanders. This was reported by Reuters, citing sources in the region.
Among the dead are key figures in the Islamic Republic’s security forces, including General Amir Ali Hajizadeh, Commander of the Aerospace Forces of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). In previous years, it was he who publicly presented Iran’s missile programmes, including the launch of ballistic missiles.
In addition , according to CNN, the strike killed Lieutenant General Gholam Ali Rashid, the head of the Khatam al-Anbia Command Centre, who coordinated operational cooperation between the IRGC and the Iranian Armed Forces.
The elimination of such figures demonstrates the precision nature of the attack and its strategic focus. Reuters sources confirm that the attack targeted facilities used for military planning and coordination.
This incident is one of the most high-profile in recent years in terms of losses of Iranian commanders. It significantly exacerbates the already tense situation between Israel and Iran and could trigger a chain reaction of retaliation from Tehran.
The Iranian authorities have not yet officially confirmed the full list of the dead, but sources in the security structures acknowledge “serious losses”.
