On Monday, the Israeli air force conducted a targeted operation in Tehran, reportedly killing Gholamrez Soleimani, the commander of Iran's Basij paramilitary forces. This operation was reportedly based on intelligence gathered by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). The announcement was made by the Israeli military, highlighting their ongoing efforts to disrupt Iranian military leadership and operations in the region.

In addition to the reported elimination of Soleimani, Israeli media sources indicated that the airstrikes also targeted Ali Larijani, a significant figure in Iran's national security. Although concrete confirmation of Larijani's status as a target has yet to be produced, these developments point to an increase in Israeli military actions against Iranian leaders. The Israeli public broadcaster and other outlets reported that assessments of the strike's outcomes are ongoing.

The Israeli military's chief, Eyal Zamir, emphasized the importance of the operation, stating that significant preventive achievements were reached during the night. This operation underscores the continued tensions between Israel and Iran, as Israel aims to safeguard its national security by preemptively eliminating perceived threats from Iranian forces.