Tensions between Israel and Iran reached a new and dangerous high on Tuesday following the targeted assassination of a top Iranian military figure in Tehran.
The Israeli military confirmed it had killed Ali Shadmani, the newly appointed head of Iran’s powerful khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, in a precision strike.
The assassination came just days after Israel eliminated Shadmani’s predecessor, Gholam Ali Rashid, intensifying fears of all-out war in the region.
Israel has described Shadmani as “Iran’s most senior military commander” and “the man closest to” Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
There has been no immediate comment from Iranian authorities regarding the assassination.
The strike reportedly targeted a secure area in the Iranian capital, and according to Iranian state media, additional explosions were reported in Tabriz, a northwestern city.
Iran’s Mehr News Agency shared footage of thick smoke billowing into the sky around 8:45am local time
