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Iran Confirms Top Military Officials Were Killed in Israel’s Strikes

Israel claims it tricked some of the Iranian leaders into gathering for a meeting that it then attacked.

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Iran’s said among those killed was the head of the Revolutionary Guard, General Hossein Salami. — Iran’s said among those killed was the head of the Revolutionary Guard, General Hossein Salami. Via AP

BRADLEY CORTRIGHT

Published: Jun 13, 2025, 11:22 AM ET
Updated:Jun 13, 2025, 02:11 PM ET

Iran is confirming that Israel’s extraordinary strikes eliminated several members of the very top of its military chain of command.

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Iran is confirming that Israel’s extraordinary strikes eliminated several members of the very top of its military chain of command.

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