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Iran: Top Officials Killed in Strike Targeting Khamenei

Published March 1, 2026, 09:11
Iran: Top Officials Killed in Strike Targeting Khamenei

Following a joint operation by the US and Israel, Iran's leadership suffered a significant blow. The operation targeted a complex where Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, along with his close associates and family members, were located. According to reports, 30 bombs were used in the attack. Among the top officials reportedly killed are Abdolrahim Mousavi, Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, Mohammad Pakpour, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Aziz Nasirzadeh, Minister of Defense, and Ali Shamkhani, Secretary of the Defense Council. The operation is said to have been based on highly reliable intelligence and targeted the heart of Iranian leadership. The involvement of the US and Israel, two countries with strong geopolitical opposition to Iran, underscores the seriousness of the situation. This attack represents an escalation of tensions in the region and is expected to have significant implications for relations between Iran, the US, and Israel. The consequences of the operation and Iran's reaction remain unknown.