The IDF Spokesperson’s Unit announced Sunday that the Israeli Air Force’s strike in Tehran that killed Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei represents the peak of a prolonged campaign targeting the top command of what it called the Iranian terror axis during the “War of Revival.”
In addition to Khamenei, the IDF listed a series of senior figures who have been eliminated in recent operations. These include Hassan Nasrallah, leader of the Hezbollah terrorist organization, along with most of Hezbollah’s senior command; Yahya Sinwar, leader of the Hamas terrorist organization; and Mohammed Deif, commander of Hamas’ Military Wing, together with much of that wing’s leadership.
The military also cited the killing of Muhammad al-Ghamari, Chief of General Staff of the Houthi terror regime, as well as several high-ranking figures within Iran’s defense establishment. Among them were Gholam Ali Rashid, commander of the Khatam-al Anbiya Central Headquarters; Mohammad Bagheri, Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces; Hossein Salami, commander of the IRGC; and other senior officials.
According to the IDF, the latest strike completes the dismantling of the Iranian terror axis’ senior leadership across several arenas.
The military stated that “for decades, these senior officials have operated to destroy the State of Israel. As part of these activities, they advanced the brutal October 7th massacre, as well as dozens of other terror attacks against the State of Israel and its residents.”
The IDF said the eliminations were carried out through highly accurate strikes based on detailed intelligence, including missions conducted under Operation ‘Rising Lion’ and Operation ‘Northern Arrows.’
Officials added that removing these figures has severely weakened the Iranian terror axis and contributed to greater security for Israel and beyond.
“The IDF will continue to thwart any elements that pose a threat to the State of Israel and its citizens, and continue to strike infrastructure belonging to the Iranian terror regime in order to degrade the regime and thwart threats against the State of Israel,” the IDF concluded.
{Matzav.com}