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Fact Check: These strikes reportedly resulted in the deaths of senior Iranian military commanders and nuclear scientists.

Fact Check: These strikes reportedly resulted in the deaths of senior Iranian military commanders and nuclear scientists.

Published June 14, 2025
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Fact Check: "These strikes reportedly resulted in the deaths of senior Iranian military commanders and nuclear scientists."

What We Know

Recent reports confirm that Israeli airstrikes on Iranian military targets resulted in the deaths of several high-ranking Iranian officials, including military commanders and nuclear scientists. According to The New York Times, at least three top Iranian generals were killed, along with a senior politician and at least two nuclear scientists. The Israeli military has confirmed the deaths of these commanders, which include Maj. Gen. Mohammad Bagheri, Gen. Hossein Salami, and Gen. Amir Ali Hajizadeh, among others. Additionally, Iranian state media reported the deaths of influential figures such as Ali Shamkhani, who was involved in nuclear negotiations with the United States, and prominent nuclear scientists like Fereydoun Abbasi and Mohammad Mehdi Tehranji (Reuters, Arab News).

The strikes have been described as a significant blow to Iran's military leadership, prompting swift replacements by Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, to maintain stability (Washington Post, Middle East Eye).

Analysis

The claim regarding the deaths of senior Iranian military commanders and nuclear scientists is substantiated by multiple credible sources. The Reuters report details the specific individuals who were killed and corroborates the information with statements from Iranian officials. The New York Times and Washington Post also provide similar accounts, indicating a consensus among various media outlets about the impact of the Israeli strikes on Iran's military hierarchy.

The reliability of these sources is generally high, as they are established news organizations with a history of accurate reporting. However, it is important to note that Iranian state media may present information with a degree of bias, particularly regarding the portrayal of military losses. Nonetheless, the corroboration from independent sources, such as the Forbes and Global Defense Corp articles, reinforces the credibility of the claims made about the fatalities.

The reports indicate that the strikes not only targeted military personnel but also aimed at crippling Iran's nuclear capabilities, which adds a layer of complexity to the situation. The Iranian response, labeled "Operation Severe Punishment," suggests a significant escalation in hostilities following these strikes (Washington Post).

Conclusion

Verdict: True. The evidence from multiple reliable sources confirms that the Israeli strikes resulted in the deaths of senior Iranian military commanders and nuclear scientists. The consistency across various reports and the confirmation from the Israeli military substantiate the claim, making it credible and accurate.

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  6. Iran Says 78 Are Dead Amid Missile Exchange With Israel ...
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  8. Israel's deadliest blow yet: Top Iranian generals and ...

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