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Following Israeli strikes that killed top commanders, Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei appointed Amir Hatami as the new Army Chief. This reshuffle includes naming Mohammad Pakpour as IRGC Commander and Ali Shadmani as Commander of the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters. These changes come after Operation Rising Lion, which significantly impacted Iran’s military leadership, prompting retaliatory strikes and heightened regional tensions.