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Iran gets new military leadership after Israeli strike kills top generals
- Major General Amir Hatami has been appointed as the Chief Commander of the Army of the Islamic Republic of Iran, succeeding General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri who was killed in an Israeli airstrike.
- Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, praised Hatami's dedication, competence, and experience, calling for a transformative approach under his leadership.
- Khamenei also expressed appreciation for General Seyyed Abdolrahim Mousavi, who succeeded Bagheri as Iran's Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces.
- Following the assassinations, Khamenei made new military appointments, including Major General Mohammad Pakpour as Commander-in-Chief of the IRGC, replacing Lieutenant General Hossein Salami who was killed in the airstrike.
- Additionally, Khamenei appointed Major General Ali Shadmani as Commander of the Khatam al-Anbiya Central HQ in place of Gholamali Rashid, who was also killed.
- Israel's Operation Rising Lion targeted and killed several top Iranian military figures, including Salami, Bagheri, and Shamkhani, in an unprecedented blow to Iran's military command.
- Major General Hossein Salami, the head of the IRGC, was killed in the strike; he had led the elite force since 2019 and oversaw direct drone and missile attacks on Israel.
- Another casualty, Major General Mohammad Bagheri, the former Chief of Staff of Iran's Armed Forces, played a significant role in military coordination and diplomacy.
- Ali Shamkhani, a key adviser to Khamenei and involved in diplomatic efforts like talks with Saudi Arabia, also perished in the attack.
- Amir Ali Hajizadeh, head of the IRGC's air force and mastermind behind missile attacks on Israel and US military, was also killed.
- Following the strikes, Israel launched pre-emptive strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, citing the threat of Iran obtaining nuclear weapons.
- In retaliation, Iran launched drone and missile strikes on Tel Aviv, leading to ongoing tensions and counterstrikes.
- The Israeli Defence Forces stated the necessity of defending against Iran's nuclear capabilities and pledged to continue acting to protect its citizens.
- The events unfolded on June 14, 2025, with significant implications for the military leadership and security dynamics in the region.
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