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Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) pledged a harsh retaliation against Israel following the killing of its top commander, Hossein Salami, in overnight airstrikes.
"(IRGC) is fully prepared to deliver a firm and severe response to the Zionist enemy’s aggression," the statement read, suggesting that the response was already planned.
"Necessary measures to counter such criminal acts and confront incidents of this nature have long been in place."
Brent crude oil prices shot up nearly 12% in Asian trading late on Thursday Eastern time following Israeli attacks on Iran which increased the possibility of conflict in the energy-rich Persian Gulf.
Prices hit over three-month-highs of $77.45 a barrel, signaling concerns over oil supply in the event of a broader conflict.
Israel shared “evidence of Iran's breakthrough toward a nuclear bomb," the Jerusalem Post cited an Israeli official as saying.
"There was full and complete coordination with the Americans.”
The Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces Mohammad Bagheri has been killed in Israeli airstrikes, the Revolutionary Guards-affiliated Fars News outlet reported citing sources.
US Senator Lindsey Graham said on Thursday that the United States should disable Iran's oil infrastructure if US troops or personnel are targeted by Tehran.
