Ali Shadmani

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Ali Shadmani

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was an Iranian military officer in the [[Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps]] (IRGC).{{Cite news |date=17 June 2025 |title=Israeli military says it killed Iran's wartime chief of staff |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israeli-military-says-it-killed-irans-armed-forces-chief-staff-2025-06-17/ |access-date=17 June 2025 |work=Reuters |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Fabian |first=Emanuel |date=17 June 2025 |title=Israel says it took out new top Iranian military commander, after killing predecessor |url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/israel-says-it-took-out-new-head-of-irans-war-command-after-killing-predecessor/ |access-date=17 June 2025 |website=Times of Israel |language=en-US}}
was an Iranian military officer in the [[Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps]] (IRGC).{{Cite news |date=17 June 2025 |title=Israeli military says it killed Iran's wartime chief of staff |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israeli-military-says-it-killed-irans-armed-forces-chief-staff-2025-06-17/ |access-date=17 June 2025 |work=Reuters |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Fabian |first=Emanuel |date=17 June 2025 |title=Israel says it took out new top Iranian military commander, after killing predecessor |url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/israel-says-it-took-out-new-head-of-irans-war-command-after-killing-predecessor/ |access-date=17 June 2025 |website=Times of Israel |language=en-US}}


Shadmani served as the Commander of the [[Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters]] for a few days in June 2025, before he was killed in an Israeli airstrike during the [[Iran–Israel war]] which targeted senior members of Iran's military leadership, its nuclear facilities, and its nuclear scientists. Shadmani replaced Major General [[Gholam Ali Rashid]] following his death on 13 June 2025, also from an Israeli airstrike.{{Cite web |last=Xinhua |date=13 June 2025 |title=Iran appoints new military chiefs after Israeli strikes kill top commanders |url=https://global.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202506/13/WS684c0a1ba310a04af22c62a9.html |access-date=17 June 2025 |website=China Daily}}
Shadmani served as the Commander of the [[Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters]] for a few days in June 2025, before he was killed in an Israeli airstrike during the [[Twelve-Day War]] which targeted senior members of Iran's military leadership, its nuclear facilities, and its nuclear scientists. Shadmani replaced Major General [[Gholam Ali Rashid]] following his death on 13 June 2025, also from an Israeli airstrike.{{Cite web |last=Xinhua |date=13 June 2025 |title=Iran appoints new military chiefs after Israeli strikes kill top commanders |url=https://global.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202506/13/WS684c0a1ba310a04af22c62a9.html |access-date=17 June 2025 |website=China Daily}}


== Personal life ==
== Personal life ==
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During the [[Iran-Israel war|June 2025 Israel's attack on Tehran]] and the assassination of [[Gholam Ali Rashid]], the Iranian leader issued a decree appointing General Shadmani as the commander of the [[Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters]].
During the [[Twelve-Day War|June 2025 Israel's attack on Tehran]] and the assassination of [[Gholam Ali Rashid]], the Iranian leader issued a decree appointing General Shadmani as the commander of the [[Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters]].


However, just a few days after this appointment and following the same Israeli attacks on Iran, General Ali Shadmani was also assassinated. His assassination was confirmed by official sources, including [[Fars News Agency]]. Over more than four decades of service, General Shadmani was known as one of the most reliable figures in the [[Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps]] in both operational and strategic roles. His assassination is considered a significant loss to the Iran's military command structure.
However, just a few days after this appointment and following the same Israeli attacks on Iran, General Ali Shadmani was also assassinated. His assassination was confirmed by official sources, including [[Fars News Agency]]. Over more than four decades of service, General Shadmani was known as one of the most reliable figures in the [[Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps]] in both operational and strategic roles. His assassination is considered a significant loss to the Iran's military command structure.
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==Death==
==Death==
[[File:Funeral of Lieutenant General Ali Shadmani in Tehran.jpg|thumb|Funeral of [[Lieutenant general|Lieutenant General]] Ali Shadmani in Tehran (June 28, 2025)]]
[[File:Funeral of Lieutenant General Ali Shadmani in Tehran.jpg|thumb|Funeral of [[Lieutenant general|Lieutenant General]] Ali Shadmani in Tehran (June 28, 2025)]]
On 17 June 2025, the [[Israel Defense Forces]] reported that Shadmani had been killed in an Israeli airstrike targeting a mountain command facility in central [[Tehran]]. The strike occurred just four days after Shadmani had been appointed to replace [[Gholam Ali Rashid]], who himself had also been killed in an Israeli airstrike, on 13 June 2025.{{Cite web |date=17 June 2025 |title=Iran's chief of staff killed in Israeli airstrike |url=https://en.apa.az/asia/irans-chief-of-staff-killed-in-israeli-airstrike-470466 |access-date=17 June 2025 |website=Apa.az |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=17 June 2025 |title=Iran's chief of staff killed in Israeli airstrike |url=https://news.az/news/iran-s-chief-of-staff-killed-in-israeli-airstrike |access-date=17 June 2025 |website=news.az |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=17 June 2025 |title=IDF kills Ali Shadmani, newly appointed Iranian Chief of Staff |url=https://www.i24news.tv/en/news/israel/defense/artc-idf-kills-ali-shadmani-newly-appointed-iranian-chief-of-staff |access-date=17 June 2025 |website=i24NEWS |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=How IDF Tracked And Killed Iran's 'War Time Chief' Ali Shadmani In Secret Bunker – Watch |url=https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/other/how-idf-tracked-and-killed-iran-s-war-time-chief-ali-shadmani-in-secret-bunker-watch/ar-AA1H2Mzm?ocid=BingNewsSerp |access-date=23 June 2025 |website=Times Now}} His funeral held on 28 June was set to take place along with those of all the top commanders killed during the Iran–Israel war.{{Cite web |date=2025-06-25 |title=Iran to hold funerals for top commanders, scientists killed in Israel strikes: State media |url=https://english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2025/06/25/iran-to-hold-funerals-for-top-commanders-scientists-killed-in-israel-strikes-state-media |access-date=2025-06-25 |website=Al Arabiya English |language=en}}
On 17 June 2025, the [[Israel Defense Forces]] reported that Shadmani had been killed in an Israeli airstrike targeting a mountain command facility in central [[Tehran]]. The strike occurred just four days after Shadmani had been appointed to replace [[Gholam Ali Rashid]], who himself had also been killed in an Israeli airstrike, on 13 June 2025.{{Cite web |date=17 June 2025 |title=Iran's chief of staff killed in Israeli airstrike |url=https://en.apa.az/asia/irans-chief-of-staff-killed-in-israeli-airstrike-470466 |access-date=17 June 2025 |website=Apa.az |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=17 June 2025 |title=Iran's chief of staff killed in Israeli airstrike |url=https://news.az/news/iran-s-chief-of-staff-killed-in-israeli-airstrike |access-date=17 June 2025 |website=news.az |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=17 June 2025 |title=IDF kills Ali Shadmani, newly appointed Iranian Chief of Staff |url=https://www.i24news.tv/en/news/israel/defense/artc-idf-kills-ali-shadmani-newly-appointed-iranian-chief-of-staff |access-date=17 June 2025 |website=i24NEWS |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=How IDF Tracked And Killed Iran's 'War Time Chief' Ali Shadmani In Secret Bunker – Watch |url=https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/other/how-idf-tracked-and-killed-iran-s-war-time-chief-ali-shadmani-in-secret-bunker-watch/ar-AA1H2Mzm?ocid=BingNewsSerp |access-date=23 June 2025 |website=Times Now}} His funeral held on 28 June was set to take place along with those of all the top commanders killed during the Twelve-Day War.{{Cite web |date=2025-06-25 |title=Iran to hold funerals for top commanders, scientists killed in Israel strikes: State media |url=https://english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2025/06/25/iran-to-hold-funerals-for-top-commanders-scientists-killed-in-israel-strikes-state-media |access-date=2025-06-25 |website=Al Arabiya English |language=en}}


Shadmani's daughter stated that, contrary to most reports, Shadmani was targeted and assassinated on the ground.
Shadmani's daughter stated that, contrary to most reports, Shadmani was targeted and assassinated on the ground.
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* [[Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force|IRGC Aerospace Force]]
* [[Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force|IRGC Aerospace Force]]
* [[Iran–Israel proxy conflict]]
* [[Iran–Israel proxy conflict]]
* [[Iran–Israel war|Iran-Israel War]]
* [[Twelve-Day War]]
* [[Davoud Sheikhian]]
* [[Davoud Sheikhian]]
* [[Mohammad Bagheri (general)|Mohammad Bagheri]]
* [[Mohammad Bagheri (general)|Mohammad Bagheri]]
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