Israel assassinates Iran's top military commander after just 4 days in the job

Ali Shadmani

Ali Shadmani was killed by the Israeli military (Image: NC)

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) dealt another major blow to Iran as it eliminated the most senior military commander in Iran - just four days after being appointed. Iran's Chief of Staff of the War, Ali Shadmani, had been given the post after the assassination of Lieutenant General Gholamali Rashid last week.

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