Iran officially confirmed the death of high-ranking officials

Iranian Ministry of Defense confirms death of IRGC's top military leadership

As reported by TUT.AZ, the Ministry of Defense of the Islamic Republic of Iran has officially confirmed the tragic death of the country's key military commanders in its account on the social network X.

"With deep sorrow and unwavering pride, we announce the martyrdom of the IRGC's top commanders - Major General Mohammad Bagheri (Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces), Major General Gholam Ali Rashid (Commander of the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters) and Major General Hossein Salami (Commander-in-Chief of the IRGC) - as well as a number of scientists, fellow citizens, and especially women and children.

The unjustly spilled blood in this attack will not remain unanswered. Retribution is now a sacred mission, actively carried out by the Iranian Armed Forces, and will continue until justice prevails," says the dramatic statement from the Iranian military department.

Statement No. 2 of General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran

In the Name of God, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful
"Among the believers are men who stayed true to their covenant with God; some fulfilled their vow with their lives, while others… pic.twitter.com/shkvlwhjoA

— Iran Military (@IRIran_Military) June 13, 2025