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Israel Strikes Tehran, Kills Revolutionary Guards Commander

6/13/2025

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In a dramatic escalation of tensions, Israel launched a strike on Tehran early Friday, focusing on key nuclear and military sites. The attack led to flight suspensions at Imam Khomeini International Airport and reportedly resulted in the death of Revolutionary Guards commander Hossein Salami. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio clarified that the U.S. had no role in the operation.

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In a dramatic escalation of tensions, Israel launched a strike on Tehran early Friday, focusing on key nuclear and military sites. The attack led to flight suspensions at Imam Khomeini International Airport and reportedly resulted in the death of Revolutionary Guards commander Hossein Salami. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio clarified that the U.S. had no role in the operation.