Israel claims killing of Iran's new top commander Ali Shadmani in airstrike on Tehran
New Delhi: Amid escalating hostilities between Israel and Iran, the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) announced on Tuesday that they have killed Iran’s newly appointed top military commander, Major General Ali Shadmani, in an overnight airstrike targeting central Tehran.
Shadmani, who had been appointed just days ago by Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was serving as the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ (IRGC) Khatam-al Anbiya Central Headquarters. His appointment followed the assassination of his predecessor, Lt. Gen. Gholamali Rashid, also reportedly carried out by Israel.
The IDF described Shadmani as Iran’s most senior military official and the “wartime chief of staff,” asserting that he held command over both the Revolutionary Guards and the broader Iranian Armed Forces. They claimed he was also the closest remaining military advisor to Supreme Leader Khamenei.
“In his various roles, he had a direct influence on Iran’s offensive plans targeting the State of Israel,” the IDF said in a statement. “Under his leadership, the Khatam-al Anbiya Central Headquarters was responsible for managing combat operations and approving Iran’s attack strategies.”
This strike marks the second assassination of a top Iranian military leader by Israel within five days, underscoring the rapid escalation of the Israel-Iran conflict. The IDF labeled the operation a "precise airstrike," claiming it was carried out by the Israeli Air Force (IAF) deep inside Iranian territory.
For the second time in 5 days— the IDF has eliminated Iran’s War-Time Chief of Staff, the regime’s top military commander.
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) June 17, 2025
Ali Shadmani, Iran’s senior-most military official and Khamenei’s closest military advisor, was killed in an IAF strike in central Tehran, following precise… pic.twitter.com/Bq6Z49zeCj
Iranian authorities have yet to officially confirm Shadmani's death, and no immediate response was released from Tehran at the time of publication.
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Congress’ downfall will start from Baramati if it doesn’t let Sunetra Pawar win unopposed: Bawankule
Nagpur (PTI): The Congress will have to face consequences if it doesn't allow NCP president and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar to win the Baramati assembly bypoll unopposed, said minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Thursday.
The party’s “downfall” will start from Baramati, he said, stressing that the people of Baramati and Maharashtra wish that she is elected unopposed, said the BJP leader.
The April 23 bye election was necessitated after the tragic death of deputy CM Ajit Pawar, who headed the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), in a plane crash in Baramati on January 28. After his death, his wife Sunetra became the party president.
The NCP, BJP and the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena are partners in the ruling Mahayuti alliance in the state.
“The Congress will face consequences if it doesn’t let Sunetra win unopposed from Baramati. Its downfall will start from Baramati if it doesn’t withdraw its candidate,” Bawankule told reporters in Nagpur.
Amid efforts to ensure an unopposed contest, the Congress has fielded advocate Akash More for the bypoll.
The party had said that it would withdraw from the contest only if an FIR were registered in Ajit Pawar’s death in the Baramati plane crash.
Replying to another question, Bawankule said the BJP’s performance will be more robust in Assam and Kerala elections compared to the last assembly polls in these states. Assembly polls are being held in a single phase in Assam, Kerala and Puducherry on Thursday.
“These elections will once again show Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership commanding support among the people,” he said.
