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The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) assassinated Iranian Maj.-Gen. Ali Shademani, the newly appointed commander of the Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters, days after killing his predecessor. Shademani was a key figure in Iran's military command, directly influencing operations targeting Israel. The IDF's swift action highlights its superior intelligence capabilities, forcing Iran to take measures like discarding cell phones to avoid surveillance. This follows the IDF's earlier success in eliminating numerous Iranian commanders since the start of the Israel-Iran war.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.