Airstrikes Hit Tehran’s Strategic Military and Nuclear Facilities
On Friday morning, Israel launched a series of coordinated airstrikes in Tehran. Iran military chief Bagheri killed, The strikes targeted Iranian military installations, nuclear sites, and homes linked to senior security officials.
This sudden assault pushed regional tensions close to open warfare.
General Mohammad Bagheri Among the Dead
The attacks killed several high-ranking Iranian military officials.
General Mohammad Bagheri, Iran’s chief of staff and top-ranking officer, was among the dead.
Born Mohammad Hossein Afshordi in the 1960s, Bagheri led both the IRGC and conventional forces.
He managed strategic coordination across all military branches.
Bagheri joined the IRGC in 1980, shortly after the revolution and during the Iran-Iraq war.
His brother Hassan Bagheri, a key figure in forming IRGC intelligence, was killed in that war.
After his brother’s death, Mohammad took over IRGC intelligence in 1983.
He later served as deputy of operations and head of armed forces’ affairs.
Bagheri reportedly played a major role in a 1997 operation against Kurdish groups in Iraq.
In 2016, he replaced General Firoozabadi as chief of staff.
Analysts described Bagheri as a member of an elite IRGC unit assigned to sensitive air force missions.
Bagheri Faced Multiple Sanctions Before His Death
In 2019, the United States sanctioned Bagheri, identifying him as part of Supreme Leader Khamenei’s inner circle.
The EU sanctioned him for allegedly providing drones to Russia.
The U.S., UK, and Canada later imposed sanctions over his role in the 2022 protests after Mahsa Amini’s death.
Other Iranian Commanders and Scientists Killed
Israel also killed IRGC chief Hossein Salami and deputy commander Gholamali Rashid.
Several Iranian nuclear scientists died in the same strikes.
These attacks occurred just days before a scheduled U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiation in Muscat.
Global Condemnation and Rising Tensions
The strikes drew strong condemnation from global leaders.
Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Qatar labeled the action a blatant breach of international law.
Despite rising tensions, U.S. Envoy Steve Witkoff confirmed the Sunday talks would proceed.
