TEHRAN/INTERNATIONAL (HRNW): Unconfirmed reports citing sources from the international news agency Reuters suggest that Iranian Defense Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Ground Force Commander Mohammad Pakpour may have been killed in alleged Israeli airstrikes. According to these claims, the high-ranking officials were reportedly targeted during a recent wave of aerial operations. However, it is critical to note that as of this moment, there has been no official confirmation from the Iranian government or independent verification of these fatalities.
The situation remains highly fluid, with regional tensions at an all-time high following a series of escalations across the Middle East. If confirmed, the loss of such senior military leadership would mark a significant shift in the regional conflict and could trigger a substantial response from Tehran. For now, these reports remain in the realm of speculation and “sources say” claims, and the international community is closely monitoring official state media outlets in Iran for a formal statement regarding the safety and whereabouts of the Defense Minister and the IRGC Commander.
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