Iran armed forces chief of staff Mohammad Bagheri killed in Israel attack: State TV
Iran's armed forces chief of staff Mohammad Bagheri was killed Friday in during Israeli attacks that hit multiple cities including the capital, state television reported.
"Major General Mohammad Bagheri chief of staff of the armed forces was martyred," the broadcaster said.
Iranian state media confirmed on Friday the killing of Revolutionary Guards Commander Hossein Salami in the attack. Friday's attack also killed nuclear scientists Fereydoun Abbasi-Davani and Mohammad Mehdi Tehranchi.
Iran is planning to 'give a harsh response' to Israeli attack launched early on Friday against its nuclear programme, an Iranian security said.
"The response to the Israeli attack will be harsh and decisive," the official said, adding that details of Iran's retaliation "are being discussed at the highest levels" when asked whether the attack would be imminent.
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