He was on the job for four days.
Israeli military forces have killed Iran’s new wartime chief of staff, Major General Ali Shademani, in an airstrike shortly after the death of his predecessor, General Hossein Salami. These strikes are part of Israel’s Operation Rising Lion, which targets top Iranian military leaders. The campaign began with the deaths of key figures like Salami, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, and General Mohammad Bagheri, Iran’s armed forces chief of staff.
Despite calls from European countries for de-escalation, tensions between Israel and Iran remain high. Germany is actively working behind the scenes to encourage diplomatic negotiations, with officials emphasizing the importance of Iran showing a clear commitment to halting its nuclear ambitions in order to move forward with talks. However, progress has been limited as hostilities continue.
In an effort to disrupt Iran’s internal communications, Israel recently bombed a state television studio during a live broadcast, aiming to limit the Iranian government’s ability to influence public opinion. Meanwhile, reports indicate that Iran is willing to return to nuclear negotiations if the United States refrains from joining Israel’s military offensive. Tehran has communicated this position through Arab intermediaries, seeking assurances that Washington will not engage directly in the conflict.
Adding to the rising tensions, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly stated that Israel is prepared to target Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei if necessary. Netanyahu highlighted the threat posed by Iran potentially acquiring nuclear weapons and long-range missiles, framing Israel’s military actions as a preventive measure to avoid a catastrophic global conflict.
