Fri Jun 13 09:10:00 UTC 2025: Okay, here’s a summarized version of the text as a news article:
**Headline: General Mohammad Pakpour Appointed as New Commander of the IRGC Following Assassination of General Hossein Salami**
**Tehran, Iran -** In the wake of the assassination of General Hossein Salami, Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), by the “Zionist regime,” Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has appointed General Mohammad Pakpour as the new commander. The appointment, accompanied by a promotion to the rank of Major General, was announced following a series of attacks on Iranian cities that resulted in the deaths of military commanders, scientists, and civilians.
The Supreme Leader’s decree outlined expectations for General Pakpour, emphasizing the need for continuous advancement in all sectors, enhanced readiness, the strengthening of the IRGC’s core values (piety and insight), expansion of capable leadership with spiritual foundation, and cultural elevation.
The appointment comes after a deadly attack attributed to the “Zionist regime” in the early hours of the morning that targeted Tehran and other cities. Ayatollah Khamenei has vowed a harsh response to the attacks, stating, “The regime must await a harsh punishment. The powerful hand of the armed forces of the Islamic Republic will not let it go, God willing.”
The National Crisis Management Center has urged citizens to remain calm, avoid hasty actions that could cause public anxiety, and rely only on official information from national media and official channels. Citizens are also advised to avoid unnecessary travel and to cooperate with emergency personnel. Furthermore, Ayatollah Khamenei appointed Major General Seyed Abdolrahim Mousavi for another position.
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