Key Facts
• June 13: Israeli strikes target Iranian military and nuclear figures.
• 5:00 AM: Hossein Salami, Revolutionary Guard commander, killed in his office.
• Mohammad Bagheri, Chief of Staff, and his daughter also reported dead.
• Multiple nuclear scientists, including former Atomic Energy officials, assassinated.
• U.S. media cites Mossad’s involvement in the attacks.
• Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was similarly targeted in Tehran in July 2024.
• Iran accuses Israel of past assassinations of nuclear scientists.
• Iran vows to intensify nuclear development despite attacks.
Summary
A series of precision strikes on June 13 targeted key Iranian military and nuclear figures, including Revolutionary Guard commander Hossein Salami and Chief of Staff Mohammad Bagheri. Reports also confirmed the deaths of prominent nuclear scientists and Bagheri’s daughter. U.S. media linked the attacks to Israel’s intelligence agency Mossad, which has been accused of similar operations in the past, including the 2024 assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran. While Israel has not acknowledged involvement, Iran has accused it of orchestrating these killings. The attacks are expected to further fuel Iran’s determination to advance its nuclear program.
