Key Facts
• Iranian state TV confirmed the death of military chief Mohammad Bagheri.
• Bagheri, Iran’s highest-ranking military officer, was killed in an Israeli airstrike.
• The attack occurred early on June 13, 2025.
• Bagheri is the second high-ranking official confirmed dead in recent Israeli strikes.
• Earlier reports stated that Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Commander Salami also died.
• The strikes were described as nighttime operations by Israeli forces.
Summary
Iranian state television reported that Mohammad Bagheri, the country’s top military officer, was killed in an Israeli airstrike on June 13, 2025. This marks the second confirmed death of a high-ranking Iranian official in recent Israeli attacks, following the earlier death of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Commander Salami. The strikes, conducted during the night, have escalated tensions in the region.
