Memorial Ceremony for IRGC Major Generals Amir Ali Hajizadeh in 2025

Assassination and Aftermath

On 13 June 2025, Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh was assassinated by an Israeli airstrike, a targeted operation aimed at eliminating Iran’s top missile and aerospace commander. The attack was seen as a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel, with regional and global repercussions. Iran condemned the strike vehemently, accusing Israel of an act of aggression and vowing to retaliate.

Hajizadeh’s death marked the end of an era in Iran’s military leadership and sparked a wave of retaliatory rhetoric and potential military escalation from Iran. His assassination underscored the high-stakes nature of Iran-Israel tensions and highlighted the risks of regional proxy conflicts escalating into full-scale confrontations.

His death was widely mourned within Iran, where he was regarded as a symbol of Iran’s resilience and military prowess. The Iranian government and military leadership vowed to continue his legacy, emphasizing the importance of developing Iran’s missile and aerospace capabilities to safeguard national sovereignty and regional stability.

July 12, 2025 | 10:28 am