Table of Contents
Israeli Airstrike Kills Iran’s Deputy Military Commander Amid Escalating Conflict
Tehran on Edge as Israel-Iran Conflict Intensifies for Fifth Consecutive Day
Iran-Israel : Tensions between Iran and Israel reached a boiling point on Tuesday as Israeli forces conducted a high-profile airstrike that killed Major General Ali Shadmani, the recently appointed deputy commander of Iran’s emergency military command, Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters. Shadmani had taken over the position merely four days ago following the death of his predecessor, Major General Gholam Ali Rashid, in another Israeli strike last Friday.
The Iranian military confirmed Shadmani’s death and condemned the targeted airstrike as an act of aggression. This development marks another deadly chapter in the intensifying hostilities between the two regional powers.
Iran-Israel : Netanyahu: War Will End Only If Khamenei is Eliminated
Israeli Prime Minister Signals Endgame in Escalating Conflict
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a controversial statement following the strike, saying the ongoing war with Iran would not escalate if Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei were eliminated. Netanyahu argued that neutralizing the leadership behind Iran’s military operations could be the key to ending the violence.
According to Israeli defence officials, at least 224 Iranian personnel have been killed and 1,481 others wounded since the conflict began. On the Israeli side, 24 fatalities and over 600 injuries have been reported as a result of Iran’s missile and drone attacks targeting major Israeli cities, including Tel Aviv and Petah Tikva.
Shocking Visuals: Israel Bombs Iran’s National TV Headquarters
Three Dead as Israeli Missiles Hit IRIB Office in Tehran
In one of the most high-profile attacks yet, Israeli airstrikes targeted the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) headquarters in Tehran late Monday night. The bombing caused a fire that engulfed parts of the building, killing three staff members, including senior news editor Nima Rajabpour and employee Masoumeh Azimi, according to Iran’s state news agency IRNA.
The footage of the blast and its aftermath quickly circulated on social media, with Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei himself sharing visuals of earlier Israeli air raids on Iranian soil.
Tehran in Chaos: Mass Evacuations and Market Closures Amid Fear of Full-Scale War
Residents Flee Capital as Gas Stations Clog, Shops Shut Down
As the airstrikes intensified, a wave of panic swept through Tehran, Iran’s capital. Thousands of residents have begun evacuating, heading toward relatively safer regions like the Caspian Sea coast. Local reports confirm that Grand Bazaar, one of Tehran’s oldest and busiest marketplaces, has shut down entirely — a scenario previously seen only during the COVID-19 pandemic or during intense anti-government protests.
Long queues have formed at gas stations, and heavy traffic jams have choked the highways leading out of the city. Despite growing anxiety among citizens, the Iranian government continues to insist that “the situation remains under control.”
India Evacuates Students Amid Rising Risk in Iran
Indian Embassy Facilitates Safe Passage for Citizens in Tehran
Reacting to the worsening security conditions, the Indian Embassy in Tehran has initiated emergency measures to protect Indian nationals, especially students residing in the city. The embassy confirmed that many students have already been moved to safer locations outside Tehran.
For others still in the city, the embassy has issued strong advisories urging them to leave at the earliest possible opportunity. Some Indian citizens have also been assisted in exiting Iran via the Iran-Armenia border, with further advisories expected as the situation develops.
Trump Draws Criticism from China Over Iran-Israel Remarks
China Warns Against Escalation as Trump Threatens Tehran
Former U.S. President Donald Trump also drew international scrutiny after publicly urging Tehran residents to evacuate the city immediately. In response, China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang criticized Trump’s statements, accusing him of inflaming tensions.
“Fanning the flames of conflict and issuing threats will not lead to de-escalation but rather push the region further into chaos,” said the Chinese official during a press briefing.
Meanwhile, reports from CBS journalist Jennifer Jacobs, traveling aboard Air Force One with Trump, suggest that the U.S. may dispatch Vice President JD Vance or Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff to Tehran in an effort to negotiate a resolution. Trump reportedly emphasized that he wants Iran to commit to full nuclear disarmament and declared that Israeli strikes on Iranian targets would continue.
What Lies Ahead: Conflict Enters Dangerous New Phase
No Signs of De-escalation as Casualties Rise on Both Sides
With both nations suffering casualties and international condemnation growing, the Iran-Israel conflict shows no sign of slowing down. As Tehran reels from the loss of a top commander and faces growing civil unrest, Israel remains committed to its hardline stance.
The global community watches with apprehension as the conflict threatens to spiral into a broader regional war. Humanitarian agencies have called for immediate ceasefire talks, but so far, neither side has expressed willingness to negotiate.
Stay tuned for more updates as the crisis in the Middle East continues to unfold.
Keywords : Iran-Israel war 2025, Israeli airstrike Tehran, Iranian general killed, Netanyahu Iran statement, Tehran evacuation, IRIB bombing, India evacuates students Iran
