ISLAMABAD: Major General Mohammad Baqeri, Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces, has been assassinated in Israeli airstrikes overnight on Friday, according to Iranian state television.
The targeted strike marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, striking at the highest levels of Iran’s military leadership.
Details of the Assassination
Iran’s state TV confirmed the death of Major General Baqeri, reporting that the Israeli operation focused on critical military targets in Tehran.
This assassination is part of a series of precision strikes aimed at dismantling Iran’s command structure and military capabilities.
Broader Military Impact
The killing of Baqeri, one of Iran’s most senior military figures, sends a strong message about Israel’s determination to weaken Iranian military influence in the region.
Iran’s leadership has vowed a swift and powerful response to these attacks, signaling further instability in the Middle East.
