Final Top Iranian Leaders Are Wiped Out!
A report from an unexpected source suggests the joint U.S.–Israeli approach toward Iran is having a significant impact. At the same time, new developments overnight indicate that several senior Iranian figures are no longer in positions to pose a threat.
On Monday, the Middle East–based outlet Al Jazeera—an organization that has often been critical of both the United States and Israel—published commentary acknowledging that the current U.S.–Israeli strategy directed at Iran appears to be achieving results.
President Trump highlighted the report on Truth Social. Commentary circulating on social media also pointed to the significance of the headline appearing on a network that rarely frames events in a way favorable to Washington or Jerusalem.
Professor Muhanad Seloom offered an analysis of the situation, arguing that when the available evidence is examined, the campaign has substantially weakened Iran’s primary tools of power. According to his assessment, the country’s ballistic missile capabilities, nuclear infrastructure, air defense systems, naval assets, and the command structure that supports its regional proxy groups have all suffered meaningful degradation. Rather than demonstrating failure, he described the situation as a structured and phased reduction of a threat that had been allowed to expand over several decades.
Seloom also emphasized that his evaluation is not based on political loyalty to any side. He noted that he has previously worked with the U.S. State Department and has advised defense and intelligence organizations in multiple countries. His academic work has focused on how governments authorize the use of force through intelligence systems. From that perspective, he said the current campaign resembles a coordinated military operation progressing through recognizable stages against an opponent whose ability to project power is diminishing in real time.
Supporters of this view argue that the strategy reflects long-term planning and clearly defined objectives. They also suggest that some critics may be interpreting current events through the lens of earlier conflicts, particularly debates surrounding the Iraq war in 2003.
Equally noteworthy is the fact that Al Jazeera chose to publish such an assessment at all. The network is funded by Qatar, and the willingness to run a headline suggesting success for the U.S. and Israel may indicate a shift in regional expectations about how the conflict could unfold. Some observers interpret this as a signal that certain governments now believe the campaign could ultimately succeed.
Additional developments reported overnight involved targeted strikes against Iranian leadership connected to the Basij, a paramilitary organization responsible for internal security and repression.
According to Israeli military sources, intelligence identified a meeting of senior Basij leaders gathered at a temporary desert location. The commanders reportedly believed they were protected by avoiding permanent facilities. However, Israeli intelligence was said to have obtained detailed information about the location, timing, and participants.
A precision strike was carried out on the site, where Basij commander Gholamreza Soleimani and numerous regional commanders had assembled. Israeli officials stated that Soleimani, his deputy, and several senior figures who oversaw internal enforcement operations across Iran were killed in the attack.
In a separate development, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz reported that Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, was also targeted in an airstrike in Tehran. Katz said both Larijani and the Basij commander were eliminated overnight. Iranian sources later circulated a handwritten message claiming Larijani survived, and Israeli officials indicated they were still reviewing the available intelligence.
Analysts point to the sophistication of the intelligence behind these operations. Reports suggest that the effort reflects decades of investment by Israel’s intelligence services, including long-standing human networks inside Iran. More recently, information provided by Iranian citizens through social media—such as the locations of Basij checkpoints, the movements of commanders, and schedules of gatherings—has reportedly created a constantly updated targeting picture. In effect, some observers argue that the regime’s own population has become a major source of exposure for its security apparatus.
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Military operations also targeted command infrastructure connected to Iran’s intelligence services and internal security forces. Israeli F-35 aircraft reportedly launched precision munitions against command centers in Tehran, security units in Shiraz, and air defense installations in Tabriz. Notably, oil facilities were not included among the targets.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released an image showing the moment he authorized the strikes, which some analysts interpreted as a deliberate message that senior Iranian figures are under constant surveillance. Later that day he addressed the Iranian public during Nowruz, offering wishes for a future of freedom.
Despite these high-profile eliminations, the broader strategic picture remains complex. While central leadership elements have reportedly been weakened, key operational systems appear to continue functioning.
Shipping data from the Strait of Hormuz showed no immediate disruption following the strikes. Naval units associated with Iran’s Revolutionary Guard in Hormozgan province reportedly continued enforcing the same communication and clearance procedures used over the previous several weeks. Analysts note that these procedures are designed to operate even if central leadership is disrupted.
Some market observers have suggested that removing top commanders could lead to regime collapse. However, others caution that eliminating individuals at the center of power does not necessarily dismantle decentralized structures operating across Iran’s provinces. Local commands, standing orders, and contingency protocols may allow operations to continue regardless of leadership losses.
The situation has also created ripple effects in global markets. Twenty-one ships carrying close to one million metric tons of fertilizer remain stalled in the Gulf. Prices for urea fertilizer in New Orleans have climbed sharply, reaching $683 per metric ton. Gulf producers account for roughly half of global urea exports, and the delay comes just as the planting season in the American Corn Belt approaches.
Although commanders linked to internal repression may have been removed, the logistical systems controlling maritime movement through the region remain in place. Those systems were designed to function independently of specific individuals.
Observers say the key indicator to watch in the coming days will be whether confusion within Iran’s command structure leads to disruptions in shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. If that occurs within the next several days, it could signal deeper operational damage to Iran’s command network.
For now, supporters of the current policy argue that the joint U.S.–Israeli effort is unfolding largely as planned. They also contend that national security concerns are not limited to events overseas, pointing to the importance of domestic enforcement and immigration policies in addressing potential threats within the United States.
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