Devastating airstrikes by US-backed Israeli forces eliminated Iran’s military elite Sunday, including Chief Abdul Rahim Mousavi, IRGC commander Mohammad Pakpour, Secretary Ali Shamkhani, and Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh. IRIB’s broadcast ignited fury across the Islamic Republic.
Pinpoint intelligence led IAF jets to two Tehran hideouts, obliterating gatherings of top security chiefs in a masterstroke operation.
IRGC’s official response on Telegram was unequivocal: no quarter for Khamenei’s killers, with promises of unparalleled aggression against Washington and Tel Aviv. Armed forces and Basij stand united to punish homeland invaders.
The assassinations, confirming Khamenei’s death, fracture Iran’s power core at a volatile juncture. Hezbollah and other militias eye involvement, risking multi-front war.
International reactions pour in—condemnations from Russia and China, cautious support from the West. Economic ripples hit hard, with energy prices soaring.
Experts dissect the intelligence triumph, crediting Mossad’s deep infiltration. Iran’s retaliation blueprint likely includes cyber ops, drones, and missiles. The strike heralds a new era of direct confrontation, dismantling decades of proxy skirmishes.