According to reports from Iranian state media and various Israeli news outlets, Gen. Hossein Salami, commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), was allegedly killed in Israeli airstrikes over Syria. While confirmation is still pending, the reports suggest Salami died alongside other senior IRGC officers during a precision attack near Damascus.

The Times of Israel highlighted that neither the Israeli government nor the IDF has issued an official statement confirming involvement. However, the incident follows a series of rising tensions between Israel and Iranian proxy forces in Syria and Lebanon.

Salami, a top figure in Iran’s military hierarchy, was known for his outspoken opposition to Israel and the United States. His reported death, if confirmed, would mark a significant development in the broader geopolitical landscape of the Middle East.

Iran has previously vowed to respond forcefully to attacks on its leadership or strategic forces abroad. Observers are closely watching for official responses from both Tehran and Jerusalem.

This development adds to a tense regional atmosphere, particularly as cross-border attacks and covert operations continue between Iranian-backed groups and Israeli security forces.

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Times of Israel – Iran’s IRGC chief Salami, army head Bagheri, commanders, scientists killed in IAF strikes
Source: The Times of Israel, June 2025