Live Update arrow right icon From the Liveblog of Friday, June 13, 2025

IDF: 200 aircraft involved in opening strikes on Iran, with several top officials killed

By Emanuel Fabian 13 June 2025, 7:59 am 2 Edit

Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent

Over 200 Israeli Air Force aircraft were involved in the opening strikes on Iran early this morning, IDF Spokesman Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin says in a press conference.

He says fighter jets dropped over 330 munitions on some 100 targets in the strikes.

Defrin also confirms that Israel killed several top Iranian officials in the strikes, including Iran’s military commander Mohammad Bagheri, IRGC chief Hossein Salami, and head of the Khatam-al Anbiya Central Headquarters, Gholam Ali Rashid.

Other officials were also killed, he adds.

Most Popular
If you’d like to comment, join
The Times of Israel Community.
JOIN THE TOI COMMUNITY
Join The Times of Israel Community
Commenting is available for paying members of The Times of Israel Community only. Please join our Community to comment and enjoy other Community benefits.
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Confirm Mail
Thank you! Now check your email
You are now a member of The Times of Israel Community! We sent you an email with a login link to . Once you're set up, you can start enjoying Community benefits and commenting.