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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Govt will bring new laws with stringent measures to prevent illegal sale of liquor: K'taka Minister
Bengaluru (PTI): Karnataka Excise Minister R B Timmapur on Tuesday told the Assembly that the state government will bring in new laws with stringent measures aimed at preventing illegal sales of liquor.
Pitching for stricter action against persons involved in selling Chloral hydrate powder, which is used to make illicit liquor, he said efforts are being made to bring it under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
"For 60-65 years no new laws have been brought in. Because the punishments are not stringent such illegal and criminal activities are happening. Measures are being taken to bring in new laws under a committee headed by retired IAS officer K P Krishnan. We will bring in strict actions under them," Timmapur said.
He was replying to Raichur Rural Congress MLA Basanagouda Daddal during the Question Hour.
Stating that efforts are underway by the Excise and Police departments to control illegal liquor sales and register cases, he said, "Chloral hydrate powder is dangerous for humans, it is brought in small packets to make large quantities of illegal liquor from neighbouring Andhra."
He said that Chloral hydrate powder is not covered by the NDPS Act, adding that it should be brought under it.
The state government will be sending a recommendation to the Centre in this regard.
"If things don't happen, we will bring in a new law and take strict measures," he added.
