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Iran armed forces chief of staff Mohammad Bagheri killed in Israel attack: State TV
The death of Bagheri comes following the confirmed killing of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commander-in-chief Hossein Salami in the same attacks
- PUBLISHED: Fri 13 Jun 2025, 8:39 AM
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- AFP
Iran's armed forces chief of staff Mohammad Bagheri was killed Friday in during Israeli attacks that hit multiple cities including the capital, state television reported.
"Major General Mohammad Bagheri chief of staff of the armed forces was martyred," the broadcaster said.
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