Iran-Israel conflict: Tehran’s head of missiles programme killed in Israeli strikes

Israel has claimed responsibility for an airstrike that killed General Amir Ali Hajizadeh, commander of Iran’s revolutionary guard aerospace force, accusing him of orchestrating attacks against Israel. The strike, part of a broader offensive targeting Iranian nuclear and military sites, has been met with strong condemnation from Iran. Supreme Leader Khamenei has vowed severe retaliation, raising fears of escalating tensions. Israel has claimed responsibility for an airstrike that killed General Amir Ali Hajizadeh, commander of Iran’s revolutionary guard aerospace force, accusing him of orchestrating attacks against Israel. The strike, part of a broader offensive targeting Iranian nuclear and military sites, has been met with strong condemnation from Iran. Supreme Leader Khamenei has vowed severe retaliation, raising fears of escalating tensions.