Israel Says Iranian Chief of Staff Ali Shadmani Has Been Killed

Israeli forces have killed the newly appointed Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, General Ali Shadmani, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported.

Shadmani took over the post just days ago, replacing General Mohammad Bagheri, who was killed in a massive strike on June 13 against Iranian military command facilities and infrastructure related to the nuclear program.

According to the IDF, Ali Shadmani was one of the closest associates of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.