According to Xinhua News Agency, Iranian state broadcaster IRIB reported on June 13 that Hossein Salami, the commander-in-chief of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), was assassinated by Israel in the early hours of the day. The report has yet to be officially confirmed.
Hossein Salami, a prominent Iranian military figure and IRGC commander, held the rank of major general. He graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering from Iran University of Science and Technology in 1978 and joined the IRGC following the outbreak of the Iran-Iraq War.
Simultaneously, the Israeli Air Force has launched a large-scale military operation targeting dozens of Iranian facilities linked to nuclear and military programs. The operation, named "Strength of a Lion," comes amidst claims from Israeli military officials that Iran possesses sufficient enriched uranium to produce multiple bombs within days, posing what they describe as an "imminent threat."
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that Israel is now in a state of emergency. On June 13, the Israeli military confirmed that dozens of its fighter jets had completed the first phase of airstrikes, hitting multiple targets across Iran, including nuclear facilities.
The Chinese Embassy in the Islamic Republic of Iran has issued a safety advisory in response to the escalating situation. The embassy warned Chinese citizens and businesses in Iran to monitor developments closely, enhance security awareness, avoid sensitive areas and crowded locations, and ensure personal and property safety. In case of emergencies, citizens are advised to contact local authorities or the embassy for assistance.
Emergency contacts:
- Iran Emergency Hotline: 115
- Iran Police: 110
- The Global Emergency Hotline for Consular Protection and Service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (24/7): +86-10-12308 / +86-10-65612308
- Chinese Embassy in Iran Consular Protection and Assistance: +98-9122176035
- Chinese Consulate in Bandar Abbas: +98-9914240393
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