“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 intelligence,” IDF stated.
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
Major General Ali Shadmanii was recently appointed as the commander of the Khatam Al-Anbiya Headquarters and Iran’s War-Time Chief of Staff by Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khameni, on June
Shadmani was considered as a close aide to Khamenei and managed combat operations and Iran’s attack plans, as per reports.
He had replaced General Gholam Ali Rashid, who was killed in Israeli strikes earlier.
In view of Lt. Gen. Gholamali Rashid’s martyrdom at the hands of the vile Zionist regime, and in light of Major General Ali Shadmani’s meritorious services & valuable experience, I confer the rank of Major Gen. & appoint him Commander of the Khatam al-Anbiya (pbuh) Central HQ. pic.twitter.com/4dTDCKx66P
– khamenei.ir (@khamenei_ir) June 13, 2025
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The IDF, had earlier stated on June 17 morning that it had completed several extensive strikes on military targets in western Iran.
These included surface-to-surface missile storage sites, UAV storage sites and Iran’s launch infrastructure as well comprising surface-to-air missile launchers.
Israel launched Operation Rising Lion in the early hours of June 13 in which it targeted Iran’s nuclear programme sites.
First Published: Jun 17, 2025 1:23 PM IS
