Israel has confirmed the elimination of Iran’s Chief of Staff and Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), General Mohammed Bagheri, in what Israeli officials described as a calculated and symbolic military operation.

The announcement was made public through a bold statement by the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF), referencing a recent Iranian propaganda video that featured the now-deceased military chief.

 “Iran posted this video to show the world how powerful they are. We showed the world what happens when you mistake propaganda for strength. The Iranian Chief of Staff and Commander of the IRGC, Mohammed Bagheri, featured in this Iranian propaganda video, has been eliminated and the site has been struck,” the IDF declared.

Though specific details of the operation remain classified, sources suggest that precision strikes were involved in neutralizing both Bagheri and key IRGC infrastructure highlighted in the viral Iranian footage.

The development is expected to send shockwaves through the region, potentially escalating tensions between Tel Aviv and Tehran, both of whom have exchanged threats and covert actions over the past few years.

General Bagheri was a central figure in Iran\'s military strategy and regional influence, often seen as the architect behind IRGC’s strategic operations across Syria, Iraq, and Lebanon.

Gist Reports will continue to monitor this developing story and provide updates as more information becomes available.