The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) made a surprising and significant announcement regarding the outcomes of their operations against Iran
According to military sources, on June 20, a high-ranking commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) was eliminated. He was responsible for coordinating drone launches. This marks a substantial blow to Iran’s unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) system, which has recently intensified attacks against regional targets. According to official IDF information, the operation was carried out by the Israeli Air Force, focusing on depriving Iranian forces of new capabilities to conduct aggressive actions using drones. The report explicitly states that the victim was Aminpour Joudaki, commander of the IRGC’s second drone brigade. Military sources indicate that he was a key figure within Iran’s UAV structure, which has become one of the main threats to Israel in recent years. Detailed information reveals that Joudaki was responsible for organizing hundreds of drone attacks on Israeli territory, particularly from the Ahvaz region in southern Iran. This area has long served as a primary base for Iranian operations against Israeli targets in the region. The military emphasizes that, despite efforts to eliminate previous commanders such as Taher Fura, who directed the operational UAV command and was killed on June 13 this year, the new commander Joudaki took full responsibility for continuing cyberattacks and drone provocations. Western analysts and military experts note that this elimination is a crucial step in Israel’s counteroffensive against Iran’s military infrastructure aimed at the country’s security. At the same time, history shows that Iranian forces quickly mobilize new personnel and innovative methods to continue their destructive campaigns in the region. It is also important to note that this operation is yet another evidence of escalating tensions between Israel and Iran following the resumption of large-scale hostilities in the region. Casualties and attacks continue, yet such precise strikes by Israel demonstrate that Tehran cannot count on impunity in case of active actions against Israel. Clearly, the elimination of a key Iranian UAV operator will deal a serious blow to Iran’s drone attack system and give Israel a new impetus in its fight against Iranian intelligence agencies. At the same time, analysts suggest that this could trigger a new wave of Iranian mobilization and lead to the development of new strategies to achieve their regional goals, including support for armed factions and actors in the Middle East. Overall, the situation surrounding Iranian drones and Israel’s countermeasures remains extremely tense. Reciprocal actions only deepen the crisis, creating conditions for possible escalation and new conflict scenarios in the region. The operation to eliminate Aminpour Joudaki is a particularly important step toward deterring Iran’s military activity and protecting Israeli citizens. If confirmed and if it leads to significant changes in Iran’s UAV command structure, this event could become one of the key moments in the modern history of Middle Eastern military conflicts.