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At least 20 senior Iranian commanders killed in Israeli attack on Iran, two sources say

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Posted on June 13, 2025

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DUBAI (Reuters) -At least 20 senior Iranian commanders including the head of the revolutionary guards, Aerospace Force Commander Amir Ali Hajizadeh, were killed in Israel's strikes on Iran on Friday,

At least 20 senior Iranian commanders killed in Israeli attack on Iran, two

DUBAI (Reuters) -At least 20 senior Iranian commanders including the head of the revolutionary guards, Aerospace Force Commander Amir Ali Hajizadeh, were killed in Israel's strikes on Iran on Friday, two regional sources told Reuters.

(Reporting by Parisa Hafezi and Jonathan Saul, Writing by Jana Choukeir, Editing by Timothy Heritage)

Key Takeaways

  • 20 senior Iranian commanders were killed.
  • The attack was carried out by Israel.
  • Amir Ali Hajizadeh was among the deceased.
  • The incident heightens Middle East tensions.
  • Reported by Reuters with regional sources.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Iranian commanders were killed in the Israeli attack?
At least 20 senior Iranian commanders were killed in the Israeli strikes on Iran.
Who was the head of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards killed?
The head of the Revolutionary Guards, Aerospace Force Commander Amir Ali Hajizadeh, was among those killed.
When did the Israeli strikes on Iran occur?
The Israeli strikes on Iran occurred on Friday.

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