The head of the Revolutionary Guard of Iran killed in Israel Strike, according to the state media

The commander -in -chief of the Iranian revolutionary goalkeeper, General Hossein Salami, was killed during the Israel strike, the state media reported on Friday.

Nowsweek Previously, contacted the White House by e-mail to comment on strikes.

Why it matters

Tensions in the region have intensified while the Iranian Defense Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh previously warned that Iran could attack the American bases if nuclear talks are decomposed with the administration of President Donald Trump or if hostilities continue to rise.

What to know

Israeli Minister of Defense Israel Katz announced for the first time strikes in a statement saying that he had initiated “a special emergency state” in Israel following a “preemptive strike against Iran” and warned potential drones and missile attacks against Israel and civilians.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio followed in a statement, saying: “Tonight, Israel has taken unilateral measures against Iran. We are not involved in strikes against Iran and our absolute priority is to protect American forces in the region.”

Rubio added: “Israel advised us to believe that this action was necessary for its self-defense. President Trump and the administration took all the necessary measures to protect our forces and stay in close contact with our regional partners. Allow me to be clear: Iran should not target American interests or staff.”

It was reported on Wednesday that the United States Embassy in Baghdad was also preparing for an ordered out-of-the-basis outline in the midst of security threats in the region.

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