Israel announced that its overnight airstrikes killed Ali Shadmani, Iran’s newly appointed war-time chief of staff. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated they acted on precise intelligence and seized a sudden opportunity overnight, on Tuesday, to target a command center located in the heart of Tehran. The IDF confirmed that the Israeli Air Force (IAF) executed the strike, eliminating Shadmani just days after he took on this important role. Iran has not yet officially commented on Israel’s claim regarding Shadmani’s death.
For the second time in 5 days— the IDF has eliminated Iran’s War-Time Chief of Staff, the regime’s top military commander.
Ali Shadmani, Iran’s senior-most military official and Khamenei’s closest military advisor, was killed in an IAF strike in central Tehran, following precise… pic.twitter.com/Bq6Z49zeCj
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) June 17, 2025
Ali Shadmani Took Over After Predecessor’s Death
Shadmani was appointed on Friday, following Israeli strikes that killed several senior Iranian commanders, including his predecessor, Lieutenant General Gholam Ali Rashid. Both Rashid and Shadmani had led the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, a key organization coordinating operations between Iran’s regular army and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Shadmani’s quick appointment showed Iran’s effort to maintain command continuity amid rising regional tensions and targeted killings of its military leaders.
The IDF emphasized Shadmani’s direct involvement in plans aimed at attacking Israel. According to the statement, in his various roles, Shadmani directly influenced Iran’s operational strategies targeting the State of Israel. This indicates Israel’s focus on dismantling Iran’s military leadership responsible for carrying out hostile actions. Shadmani’s elimination underscores ongoing Israeli efforts to weaken Iran’s military command structures amid increasing hostilities in the region.
Iran Yet to Respond to Israel’s Claims
As of now, Iran has not issued an official response to Israel’s announcement about Shadmani’s death. Tehran usually condemns Israeli strikes but has not publicly addressed this development. The silence raises questions about the internal situation in Iran’s military leadership after losing two senior commanders in recent strikes. Regional analysts will closely watch Iran’s next steps and possible retaliatory actions in response to the attack.
Escalating Israel-Iran Conflict: Targeted Strikes And Rising Tensions
Tensions between Israel and Iran have grown significantly in recent years, turning into a tense and ongoing conflict across the Middle East. Israel accuses Iran of backing militant groups like Hezbollah and Hamas, which often launch attacks on Israeli soil. On the other side, Iran sees Israel as a major rival and supports proxy groups to push back against Israeli influence. The situation has escalated as Israel carried out targeted airstrikes on Iranian military sites and commanders to hinder Iran’s military strength and nuclear ambitions. Iran responded with missile strikes and warnings of retaliation, raising fears of a wider regional conflict. The recent killings of top Iranian commanders, including Lt. Gen. Gholam Ali Rashid and now Ali Shadmani, show Israel’s efforts to weaken Iran’s military leadership. Both nations remain on edge, with diplomatic talks stalled and the region facing ongoing instability and uncertainty
