Hossein Salami, Iran's Revolutionary Guards chief, killed by Israel

Iran's Revolutionary Guards chief, Hossein Salami, was killed in Israel's strikes, making him the highest-ranking Iranian leader to die in the attacks. Salami, known for his hardline stance against Iran's rivals like Israel and the US, warned of dire consequences if attacked. Israel targeted military commanders, nuclear facilities, and ballistic missile factories in its strikes, escalating tensions in the region and risking further conflict between the countries.