"Iranian General's Role in October 7 Attacks and Nuclear Testing Revealed: Reports"
Iranian Brig. Gen. Mohammad Reza Zahedi, killed in an Israeli airstrike, was reportedly involved in planning and executing the October 7 attack on Israel, despite previous denials by Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The admission came from an organization with close links to Khamenei. The airstrike led to Iran launching a retaliatory assault on Israel, with the majority of the strikes being deflected.