Major Iranian Security Figures Eliminated in US-Israel Airstrikes
In a significant escalation of tensions, key Iranian security figures, including Maj. Gen. Mohammad Pakpour and Ali Shamkhani, have been killed in airstrikes attributed to the US and Israel. This development marks a critical moment for Iran's military leadership, following the assassination of its previous commander last year. The implications of these losses could reverberate throughout the region, raising concerns about future security dynamics and responses from Iran.
| Mar 1, 2026, 09:56 IST
Significant Losses for Iran's Security Leadership
Dubai: Reports indicate that key figures in Iran's security apparatus, including the commander of the Revolutionary Guard and a prominent adviser to the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, have been killed in airstrikes conducted by the United States and Israel. This information was disclosed by state media on Sunday.
The Iranian news agency IRNA confirmed the death of Maj. Gen. Mohammad Pakpour, who had assumed leadership of the Guard following the assassination of its previous commander during a 12-day conflict last June.
Additionally, Ali Shamkhani, a long-standing figure in Iran's security framework, was also reported dead, according to IRNA.