Admin I Tuesday, June 17, 2025
TEL AVIV – The Israeli Defence Forces, IDF says it has eliminated Ali Shadmani, the Chief of Staff of the Iranian Ahmed Forces.
Iran has neither confirmed nor denied the allegation.
But in a statement, IDF Spokesman, Brigadier General Effie Defrin said he was eliminated at the Iranian regime headquarters in Tehran.
Ali Shadmani replaced Gholam Ali Rashid, the former CoS who was eliminated by Israel last week.
“Last night, following precise intelligence received by the Intelligence Directorate, we eliminated Ali Shadmani, the most senior military commander of the Iranian regime during the war. He was eliminated at the Iranian regime’s headquarters in the center of Tehran”, he said .
Shadmani is said to be the closest ally to the Supreme Leader of Iran, Sayyed Khamenei.
“We will relentlessly pursue our enemies through advanced intelligence capabilities, exploiting emerging opportunities, air superiority, and complex operational planning. Simultaneously, we continued striking targets in several areas across Iran. Last night, we struck surface-to-surface and surface-to-air missile launchers, UAV storage facilities, and missile production and storage sites.
He added that yesterday, Iranian military operatives launched anti-aircraft missiles toward a remotely piloted aircraft.
” The aircraft identified the squad preparing for launch, struck the launcher, and eliminated the operatives.
“We continue to address aerial threats and target them according to a structured plan. These operations stop significant amounts of the fire directed at Israel’s home front”, he said adding”this morning and throughout the night, approximately thirty missiles were launched toward the State of Israel.
“Most of the missiles were intercepted, but several impacts were identified. Your conduct in the home front is critically important.
“I repeat and emphasize, we cannot afford to be complacent. The Iranians still possess the capabilities and intent to strike Israel’s home front. Adhere to the IDF Home Front Command’s directives; these instructions save lives.
“IDF soldiers continue operating on all fronts, both in defense and offense. In Gaza, our forces are engaged in intense battles against terrorists. The forces are operating in the area with clear missions to achieve our objectives”, he said.