Israeli Strikes Kill Iranian Revolutionary Guard Leader Gen. Hossein Salami

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Israeli airstrikes targeted an underground command center, killing Gen. Hossein Salami and other top Iranian military officials.

The strikes were confirmed by both Iranian state media and the Israel Defense Forces, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions.

Salami, appointed in 2019, was a key figure in Iran's military operations and had a history of threatening the U.S. and Israel.

U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, denied any involvement in the Israeli strikes that killed Iranian leaders.

The incident highlights the ongoing shadow war between Israel and Iran, which has intensified over the past year.

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