The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Monday that it has killed Major General Ali Shadmani, Iran’s newly appointed top military commander, in a targeted airstrike—just four days after his predecessor was eliminated in the opening phase of Israel’s offensive against Iran.
Maj. Gen. Shadmani had recently taken over as head of the Khatam-al Anbiya Central Headquarters, Iran’s highest military command for wartime operations, following the death of Maj. Gen. Gholam Ali Rashid in an Israeli strike last Friday. His tenure lasted only days before he was struck down in what the IDF described as a “precision operation.”
According to the IDF, Shadmani effectively served as Iran’s most senior military officer, functioning as the “war chief of staff” and a close ally of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
“He commanded both the Revolutionary Guards and the Iranian Armed Forces,” the IDF stated. “Under his leadership, the Khatam-al Anbiya Headquarters directed combat operations and authorized Iran’s attack strategies.”
The IDF accused Shadmani of playing a direct role in orchestrating offensive plans against Israel. His death, officials said, represents a significant blow to Iran’s military leadership and operational capabilities.
Before his short-lived promotion, Shadmani served as deputy commander of the Khatam-al Anbiya HQ and held the position of Chief of Operations for Iran’s armed forces—placing him at the heart of Iran’s strategic military decision-making.
This latest development marks a continued escalation in the conflict, with Israel signaling its resolve to dismantle Iran’s command structure through high-level targeted strikes.
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